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Which metals are passivated by concentrated nitric acid?
ACopper, silver, zinc
BLead, tin, mercury
CZinc, magnesium, sodium
DIron, chromium, aluminium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Iron, chromium, aluminium
Concentrated acid forms a protective oxide layer on iron, chromium and aluminium, stopping further attack.
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