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Metal protected by a layer of its own oxide is

A

Al

B

Ag

C

Au

D

B

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The correct Answer is:
A

Al is very reactive towards oxygen gives an oxide layer.
`4Al+3O_(2)rarr 2Al_(2)O_(3)`
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