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Iron pipes are usually coated with zinc to prevent rusting of iron pipes because

A

zinc is less electropositive than iron

B

zinc is more electropositive than iron

C

Iron is oxidized in preference to iron

D

None of the above

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B
Iron pipes are generally coated with zinc by the galvanization process. Zinc does not allow moisture to come in contact with the iron particles. It is highly corrosion resistant.
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