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Iron is rendered passive by treatment with concentrated :A. `HCl`B. `H_(2)SO_(4)`C. `Cu`D. `Ag`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`HNO_(3)` being strong oxiding agent oxidises iron to its oxides `(Fe_(3)O_(4))` which forms a thin protective layer over the metal. This makes the iron passive


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