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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.


A

XYZCuFePt

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XYZFeAgAu

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C

XYZFeKAg

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D

XYZNaCaAu

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Solution

The correct option is A

XYZCuFePt


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, Cu and Fe are more reactive than Pt.


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