Question

Complete the statement given below pertaining to metallurgy by filling the blank with the correct word.

Zinc is used in galvanizing, since iron forms $F{e}^{2+}$ ions ______ readily than zinc.

• A. less
• B. high
• C. equal
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A less

Iron forms $F{e}^{2+}$ ions less readily than zinc because iron have high reduction potential than zinc.