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Due to which of the following reasons aluminium does not corrode in atmosphere ?

A. Aluminium is a noble metal

B. Atmospheric oxygen can only diffuse very slowly through the oxide layer which is formed on the surface of aluminium

C. No reaction with oxygen occurs ft Any of the above

D. All of the above

Answer: Option B


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  1. Awais Ahmed
    Awais Ahmed:
    1 year ago

    Aluminium does not corrode easily because it very reactive. It reacts with atmospheric oxygen to form a thin protective layer of aluminium oxide over it that prevents it from corrosion.

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