Question

Gold is used to make jewellery because

• A. it is dull
• B. lustrous and attractive
• C. highly reactive
• D. very cheap

Answer 1

The correct option is B

lustrous and attractive

Correct option: B

The explanation for the correct option:

Gold $\left(\mathrm{Au}\right)$ being a metal is lustrous and shiny and is very attractive. Due to this reason, it is used in making jewelry.

The explanation for incorrect options:

A. Gold is a metal and hence has the property of being shiny hence it can't be dull.

C. Gold is an unreactive metal and also exists in a free state hence it can't be reactive.

D. Gold is a very expensive gold because its extraction process is extortionate hence it isn't cheap.

Hence, Gold is used to make jewelry because of its shine and luster. So, option B is the correct answer.