JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry The d-and f-Block Elements / d तथा f ब्लॉक के तत्व Question Bank Compounds of Transitional Elements

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    Pure conc. \[HN{{O}_{3}}\]makes iron passive as the surface is covered with protective layer of  [Orrisa JEE 2002; EAMCET 1993]

    A) \[F{{e}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\]

    B) FeO

    C) \[F{{e}_{3}}{{O}_{4}}\]

    D) \[Fe{{(N{{O}_{3}})}_{3}}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The passivity of iron is due to the formation of a thin insoluble and invisible iron film on surface which prevents its further reactions. The film is due to the formation of \[F{{e}_{3}}{{O}_{4}}\].


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