Which metal has a greater tendency to form metal oxide?

C r

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F e

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A l

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C a

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Solution

The correct option is D $C a$
The reactivity order of metals is given below:

$K > N a > C a > M g > Z n > F e > P b > C u > A g$
Based on the reactivity series of metallic elements $C a$ has the more tendency to form oxides than the other.
Hence option D is correct.

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