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Which of the following pair of metals exists in their native state in nature?
(a) Ag and Hg (b) Ag and Zn (c) Au and Hg (d) Au and Ag

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(d) Au and Ag
Gold (Au) and silver (Ag) are highly non-reactive. Hence, they are available in the native state in nature and do not react with oxygen or any other element in the atmosphere.


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