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When dipped in conc. HNO3, metals like i...

When dipped in conc. `HNO_3`, metals like iron, chromium, nickel, aluminium, base become passive. This is due to

A

reduction of metals

B

formation of corresponding nitrates

C

evolution of nitrogen dioxide

D

formation of layer of metal oxide on the surface of metal

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