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13th group or boron group
Question

Which of the following element exhibit passivity with conc. HNO3 

Easy
Solution

Al initially reacts with conc HNO3 and forms Al2O3 . Aluminium oxide is a very hard substance and so this oxide layer prevents further reaction. Thus, Al is renndered passive by conc HNO3 .

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