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Why zinc metal is used for galvanisation?

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Zinc get corroded easily than iron

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Zinc does not corrode

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Corrosion constant of iron increase

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Zinc does not corrode
Thin layer of zinc metal on the surface of iron metal objects protect them from rusting because zinc metal does not corrode on exposure to air.

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