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Zinc is used to protect iron form corrosion because zinc is

A. more electropositive than iron

B. cheaper than iron

C. a bluish white metal

D. a good conductor of heat and electricity

Answer: Option A


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Stainless steel does not rust because

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B. chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting

C. nickel present in it, does not rust

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