Question

Tin cans are the tin electroplated on iron. These Tin cans are used to preserve food items. Why not iron cans used without Tin coating?

• A. Tin is less reactive than Iron
• B. Tin is more reactive than Iron
• C. Tin is cheaper than Iron
• D. Tin is lighter than Iron

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tin is less reactive than Iron

Tin cans are thin electroplated on iron. These tin cans are used to preserve food items. Because tin is less reactive than iron as it will prevent food from being poisoned.