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Iron vessels are coated with zinc to:

A
give better shining
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increase the strength
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C
increase weight
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D
prevent rusting
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Solution

The correct option is D prevent rusting
Galvanisation is a method of protecting steel and iron from rusting by coating them with a thin layer of zinc. The galvanised article is protected against rusting even if the zinc coating is broken, thus, iron vessels are coated with zinc to prevent rusting.
So answer is D.

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