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Iron is rendered passive by treatment with concentratedA. `H_2SO_4`B. `H_3PO_4`C. `HCl`D. `HNO_3` |
Answer» Correct Answer - D The inertness exhibited by metals under conditions in which chemical activity is expected is known as passivity. The phenomenon of passivity is explained by assuming the formaion of a thin film of oxide on the surface of the metal which prevents the action of the reagent. The concentrated nitric acid makes metals such as `Fe,Co,Ni,Cr,Al`. etc., passive. |
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