Which of the following metals does not form oxides?
A
Aluminium
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B
Gold
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C
Zinc
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D
Lead
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Solution
The correct option is B Gold Gold does not form oxides as it is the least reactive metal after platinum in the reactivity series. So it’s oxide is very unstable even if formed.