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Conc. $\mathrm{HNO}_3$
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • A Reacts with aluminium vigrously
  • B Reacts with aluminium to form aluminium nitrate
  • C Does not react with aluminium
  • D Reacts with platinum
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Does not react with aluminium
Aluminum metal is not attacked by nitric acid of any concentration because of the thin and unreactive protective layer of aluminum oxide formed on the metallic surface due to the reaction of aluminium metal with oxygen of air.

Hence option 3 is correct.

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