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Which of the following metals is used to prevent rusting of iron, as per electrochemical method?

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Zn
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Sn
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Ni
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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

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