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Statement I: Reactivity of aluminium decreases when it is dipped in nitric acid.
Statement Il: A protective layer of aluminium nitrate is formed when aluminium is dipped in nitric acid.

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I is correct but II is incorrect
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I is incorrect but II is correct
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Both the statements are correct and II is also the correct explanation of I
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Both the statements are correct but II is not correct explanation of I
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The correct option is D I is correct but II is incorrect
Aluminium reacts with HNO3 to form a layer of Al2O3 which decreases the reactivity of aluminium.

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