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ChemistryElectrochemistryGalvanic cells/Nernst Equation/Concentration CellsMedium2 minPYQ_2005
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Assertion : Galvanised iron does not rust. Reason : Zinc has a more negative electrode potential than iron.
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Answer:
A
Solution:
Zinc metal which has a more negative electrode potential than iron will provide electrons in preference to the iron, and therefore corrode first. Only when all the zinc has been oxidised does the iron start to rust.
Stream:AIIMSSubject:ChemistryTopic:ElectrochemistrySubtopic:Galvanic cells/Nernst Equation/Concentration Cells
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