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Q. Assertion : Al becomes passive in conc. HNO3.
Reason : Conc. HNO3 has no action on aluminium metal.

AIIMSAIIMS 2014The p-Block Elements

Solution:

Al metal is rendered passive when treated with conc. HNO3 because concentrated HNO3 is oxidising agent and produces a protective layer of oxide on the surface.