Applications of Electrolysis and Electrolytic Cell
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following metals is used to prevent rusting of iron, as per electrochemical method?
A
Zn
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B
Sn
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C
Ni
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D
Cu
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Solution
The correct option is C Zn The metal which lies above in electrochemical series than iron or says metals having a more negative standard reduction potential than iron will be used for prevention of iron.
Since zinc lies above than iron in series, it is best