Which among the following are constituents of brass?
- AIron and zinc
- BCopper and nickel
- CIron and copper
- DZinc and copper
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) Zinc and copper
Explanation
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc in variable proportions.
It is a substitutional alloy, valued for malleability, low friction and corrosion resistance.
Copper + nickel gives cupronickel and copper + tin gives bronze, so those pairs are wrong.