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Aluminium is more reactive than iron. Bu...

Aluminium is more reactive than iron. But aluminium is less easily corroded than iron because.

A

Aluminium is a noble metal

B

Oxygen forms a protective oxide layer

C

Iron undergoes reaction easily with water

D

Iron forms mono and divalent ions

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The correct Answer is:
B
A protective layer of `Al_(2)O_(3)` is formed on the surface of metal
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Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R ). Mark the correct choice as: Assertion : Aluminium is more reactive than iron. Reason : Its corrosion is less than that of iron.