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Iron is rendered passive with fuming HNO3. Give reason.
Explain why iron is rendered passive with fuming HNO3. Give reason.
Explain
Give Reasons
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Solution
Iron is rendered passive with fuming nitric acid because a thin, protective oxide layer forms on its surface. This layer prevents further reaction of iron with the acid.
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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid - EXERCISE-10 [Page 181]
