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Concentrated nitric acid can be stored in aluminium container. Give reason.

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Aluminium is rendered passive by conc. `HNO_3` due to formation of an oxide layer on its surface. This film does not allow any further reaction between `HNO_3` and `Al` and hence conc. `HNO_3` can be stored in aluminium container.
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    A
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    B
    Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
    C
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  • Copper sulphate is not stored in aluminium container because

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    B
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    C
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    D
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