JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)JEE Main

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Metal occur in the native from because of their

(A)High electronegativity
(B)High reactivity
(C)Low reactivityCorrect
(D)Low density

Answer: (C)

Solution

Only metals low in the reactivity/activity series (such as Au, Ag, Pt, Cu) resist oxidation and corrosion by air, water and other agents, so they remain uncombined in nature.

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Question ID VK-145185