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Iron forms a protective oxide layer on its surface when exposed to air, which prevents further reaction with concentrated nitric acid. The oxide layer acts as a barrier, preventing the acid from coming into contact with the underlying iron metal, thereby making iron passive towards concentrated nitric acid.

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