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Magnesium is used as a sacrificial metal to protect iron from rust.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.My question is based upon Electrochemistry in division Electrochemistry of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (a) True

Explanation: Magnesium and zinc are often used as sacrificial metals. Sacrificial PROTECTION means covering the iron SURFACE with a layer of METAL which is more active (electropositive) than iron and thus prevents the iron from losing ELECTRONS and GETTING oxidised.



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