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Both Be and Al become passive on reactio...

Both Be and Al become passive on reaction with conc. nitric acid due to :

A

The non reactive nature of the metal

B

The non reactive nature of the acid

C

The formation of an inert oxide layer on the surface of the metals

D

None of these

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C
Due to formation of protective layer of oxide.
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