STD 11 -p-Block elements - I — JEE STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceJEESTD 11 -p-Block elements - I4 Marks
MCQ
Which metal is protected by a layer of its own oxide
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$Al$
B
$Ag$
C
$Au$
D
$Fe$
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Answer
Correct option: A.
$Al$
a Aluminium in air is ordinarily protected by a molecule-thin layer of its own oxide. This aluminium oxide layer serves as a protective barrier to the underlying aluminium itself and preventing chemical reactions with the metal.
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