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The metal which corrodes readily in mois...

The metal which corrodes readily in moist air, is

A

Gold

B

Silver

C

Nickel

D

Iron

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D
Iron corrodes readily in moist air because iron is more reactive than Ni, Au and Ag. In other words the reduction potential of iron is very less, so its oxidation takes place readily.
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