The element which is usually used to coat car parts to prevent them from rusting and make them sturdy is ____.

iron

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silver

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gold

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chromium

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Solution

The correct option is D chromium
When iron is exposed to air, it has a tendency to rust. Hence, many car parts are coated with chromium which prevents rusting of the car parts. Gold and silver are too expensive to be used for manufacturing.

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