Why, aluminum is more reactive than iron, yet there is less corrosion of aluminum when both are exposed to air?

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Aluminium is said to be more reactive than iron, towards oxygen (or air).Yet iron undergoes corrosion to a greater extent than aluminium.Explain.

Less reactive metals such as aluminum, zinc and iron react with steam to liberate dihydrogen gas.

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