Question

Choose the correct option -

A sonorous element is _________.

• A. Hydrogen
• B. Oxygen
• C. Iron
• D. Phosphorous

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Iron

Explanation for the correct option -

Option (C) Iron - Iron is a metal and has a sonority that can produce a ringing sound.

• Sonority - It is a property of metals when they are hit by a hammer produce a ringing sound called sonority.
• Due to the property of sonority metals are used for making bells and wires for musical instruments.

Explanation for the incorrect option -

Option (A) Hydrogen - Hydrogen is a non-metal that does not have the property of sonority.

Option (B) Oxygen - Oxygen is a non-metal that does not have the property of sonority.

Option (D) Phosphorous - Phosphorous is a non-metal that does not have the property of sonority.

Therefore, option (c) i.e. Iron is the correct answer.