Which of the following metals do not react with oxygen?

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Both Cu and Au.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Au

$C u$ can form oxides like $C u O$ , ${C u}_{2} O$ and $F e$ can form oxides like ${F e}_{2} O_{3}$ but Au doesn’t form oxides.

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Which of the following metals do not react with oxygen?

The correct option is B Au Cu can form oxides like CuO,Cu2O and Fe can form oxides like Fe2O3 but Au doesn’t form oxides.

The correct option is B
Au

$C u$ can form oxides like $C u O$ , ${C u}_{2} O$ and $F e$ can form oxides like ${F e}_{2} O_{3}$ but Au doesn’t form oxides.