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Assertion : HNO(3) makes iron passive. ...

Assertion : `HNO_(3)` makes iron passive.
Reason : `HNO_(3)` forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate on the surfae of iron.

A

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.

D

Both assertion and reason are wrong statement.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct reason. `HNO(3)` forms a protective layer of ferrosoferric oxide on the surface of iron.
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