Iron is not found naturally in the form of the free metal. Gold can be found naturally as the free metal. Explain.

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Gold is a noble metal and it does not react with any other element easily to make a compound. Hence, Gold can be found naturally as the free metal. On the other hand, iron is stable after formation of oxides hence, Iron is not found naturally in the form of the free metal.

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