Chemistry PYQ 238 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

Which of the following metals does not corrode?

  1. AGold
  2. BIron
  3. CPlatinum
  4. DMore than one of the above

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Correct answer: (d) More than one of the above

Explanation

Gold and platinum are noble metals: they hardly react with air, water or most acids, so they do not corrode. That is why gold jewellery and ancient gold coins stay bright.

Iron corrodes easily into rust. Two of the options are correct: "More than one of the above".

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