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Naveen studied the characteristics of three metals X, Y and Z, when exposed to moist air. Following observations were made:

MetalColour changeXGreen coatingYBrownish redZNo change

Identify the probable metals Naveen had.

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XYZa)CuFePt
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XYZb)FeAgAu
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XYZc)FeKAg
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XYZd)NaCaAu
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Solution

The correct option is A XYZa)CuFePt
X – Cu, Y – Fe, Z – Pt. Copper and iron get corroded when exposed to air and moisture, but not platinum. According to the reactivity series, copper and iron are more reactive than platinum. Copper forms the green coloured layer of basic copper carbonate. Iron undergoes rusting to form brown coloured layer of hydrated iron oxide.

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