Chemistry
State a reason for the inactivity of iron and aluminium on reaction with fuming HNO3.
Nitric Acid
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Iron and Aluminium are rendered passive on reaction with fuming HNO3 due to formation of a thin oxide coating on the surface of the metal which prevents further reaction.
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