why is aluminium and iron passive with dilute trioxonitrate (v)acid

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Aluminum and iron are passive with dilute trioxonitrate (V) acid (HNO3) because the acid forms a protective oxide layer on their surfaces. This passivation layer prevents further reaction by blocking contact between the metal and the acid

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