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Explain the following :
(a) Aluminium vessel can be used to store `conc HNO_(3)`

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To explain why an aluminum vessel can be used to store concentrated nitric acid (HNO3), we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nitric Acid (HNO3)**: - Nitric acid is a strong, oxidizing acid that can react with many metals, including aluminum. 2. **Reaction of Aluminum with Nitric Acid**: ...
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