Which of the following metal on reaction with conc. HNO3 forms a protective layer of metal (oxide)?
A
Cu only
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B
Al and Cu
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C
Al and Fe
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D
Fe only
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Solution
The correct option is DAl and Fe Reaction of aluminium or iron with concentrated nitric acid renders it passive by the formation of oxides of aluminium or oxides of iron which acts as a protective layer making further reaction impossible to occur.