A common metal which is highly resistant to corrosion is:
(a) iron
(b) copper
(c) aluminium
(d) magnesium

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Solution

(c) aluminium
Aluminium is resistant to corrosion due to the formation of a thin oxide layer (aluminium oxide or ${Al}_{2} O_{3}$ ). This prevents further corrosion by creating a strong protective layer over the surface of the metal.

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