Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Aluminium is more reactive than iron. But aluminium is less easily corroded than iron because
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • 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
Solution:
2107 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Oxygen forms a protective oxide layer
Aluminium is reactive and yet less corrosive is because of a protective layer of Aluminium oxide which prevents further corrosion.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.