Which of the following is the least reactive metal?
A
Aluminium
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B
Iron
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C
Platinum
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D
Calcium
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Solution
The correct option is C Platinum Platinum is the least reactive metal. It has remarkable resistance to corrosion, even at high temperatures, and is therefore considered a noble metal. Consequently, platinum is often found chemically uncombined as native platinum.