Arrange the following metals in the increasing order of reactivity with oxygen.
A
Iron
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B
Magnesium
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C
Gold
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D
Sodium
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E
Zinc
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Solution
Based upon the reactivity series, as we move down, the reactivity of the metals decreases.
Hence, order of reactivity is
Sodium > Magnesium > Zinc > Iron > Gold.