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Which metal does not react with oxygen?


A

Cu

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B

Au

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C

Both Cu and Au.

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D

Fe

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Solution

The correct option is B

Au


Cu can form oxides like CuO,CuO2 and Fe also can form oxides like Fe2O3 but Au doesn’t form oxides and infact it is inert to oxygen.


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