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Published on: August 12, 2026
Actinoids are generally slightly affected by 
but 
attacks almost all metals because
A
is stronger acid than 
B
is stronger acid than 
C
formation of protective oxide layer by 
D
formation of protective oxide layer by 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Hydrochloric acid attacks almost all metals but most are slightly affected by nitric acid owing to the formation of protective oxide layers.
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