Question

Give reasons (a)Conc. HNO3 can be transported in Al container.

Answer 1

Answer:

Conc. HNO3 can be transported in an aluminum container because the reaction between Al and nitric acid forms a thin layer of oxide on the aluminum surface which makes it passive.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Concentrated nitric acid is very unstable in nature. In atmosphere, it decomposes to form reddish-brown nitrogen dioxide gas.

4HNO3----≥ 2H2O+4NO2+O2

So, to protect it, nitric acid is kept in Al containers.Hope you understood