Which of the following is considered as least noble of the noble metals?
A
Palladium
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B
Gold
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C
Rhodium
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D
Rubidium
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Solution
The correct option is D Palladium Palladium has been called "the least noble" of the noble metals because it is the most reactive of the platinum group. It combines poorly with oxygen under normal conditions but will catch fire if ground into powder.