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Iron pipes lying under acidic soil are often attached to blocks of magnesium for protection from rusting. Magnesium offers protection to iron against corrosion because it

A

Prevents air from reaching the surface of iron

B

Is more readily converted into positive ions

C

Is higher electropositive than iron

D

Forms a corrosion-resistance alloy with iron

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The correct Answer is:
B
Due to electropositive and reactive in nature, magnesium is readily converted into positive ions on contact with iron pipes and hence, iron pipes remains as it is.
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