Gold does not occur in the combined form. It does not react with air or water. It is in the_______state.
A
native
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B
combined
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C
original
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D
liquid
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Solution
The correct option is A native Gold is less reactive element. In electrochemical series, it is lower than Hydrogen. It doesn't react with anything. So it occurs as native metal.