Assertion. HNO_(3) renders ironpassive. Reason. Iron reacts with HNO_(3) to form ferric nitate.

Assertion. HNO_(3) renders ironpassive. Reason. Iron reacts with HNO_(

1.	Assertion. HNO_(3) renders ironpassive. Reason. Iron reacts with HNO_(3) to form ferric nitate.
Answer» If both ASSERTION and reason are TRUE, and is the correct EXPLANATION of the assertion. If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. If assertion is true, but reason is false. If both assertion and reason are false Solution :Correct reason. `HNO_(3)` reacts with Fe to FORM a thin impervious layer of ferrosoferric oxide `(FeO.Fe_(2)O_(3)-=Fe_(3)O_(4))` on the surface of iron which protects it from further action.