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Conc. HNO(3) can be stored in a containe...

Conc. `HNO_(3)` can be stored in a container made of

A

`Cu`

B

`Zn`

C

`Al`

D

`Sn`.

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C
Al is rendered passive by formation of a thin impervious layer of `Al_(2)O_(3)` on its surface when brought in contact with conc. `HNO_(3)`.
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