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Beryllium is resistant to concentrated nitric acid due to:

Option: 1

Formation of beryllium oxide
 


Option: 2

Formation of beryllium nitrate
 


Option: 3

Formation of a passive oxide layer
 


Option: 4

Inertness towards acids


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Beryllium reacts with concentrated nitric acid, but it forms a protective and passive oxide layer that prevents further reaction.

 

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