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Iron is rendered passive by treatment with

A

aquaregia

B

conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

C

conc. `HNO_(3)`

D

conc. `HCl`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Fe,Cr,Al` forms a protective passive layer
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