JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1996

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    Which of the following is used for galvanizing iron?

    A)  Cr                                          

    B)  Zn                         

    C)  Ni                          

    D)         Sn

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Zinc is used for plating iron to protect it from rusting. Its work is based on galvanic reaction. As zinc is more electro-positive than iron, hence, zinc gets oxidised prior to iron. Thus iron remains protected.


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