Hydrogen and its compoundMedium
Question
Iron is rendered passive by treatment with concentrated :
Options
A.H2SO4
B.H3PO4
C.HCl
D.HNO3
Solution
Conc. HNO3 is strong oxidising agent and in its presence, a thin layer of oxide is formed on the surface of metal which makes the metal surface passive.
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