Though zinc is more reactive than iron, yet it prevents rusting. Justify.

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The zinc layer reacts with air and forms a protective coat of zinc oxide which prevents corrosion of underneath layer of zinc as well as iron. Even if due to wear and tear, the layer of zinc oxide is broken, the iron does not rust. Zinc being more reactive than iron reacts with iron and shields iron from rusting.

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