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Due to which of the following reasons aluminium does not corrode in atmosphere ?

Correct answer: B. Atmospheric oxygen can only diffuse very slowly through the oxide layer which is formed on the surface of aluminium

  • A. Aluminium is a noble metal
  • B. Atmospheric oxygen can only diffuse very slowly through the oxide layer which is formed on the surface of aluminium
  • C. No reaction with oxygen occurs ft Any of the above

Explanation

Aluminium rapidly forms a thin, adherent oxide film that passivates its surface and greatly slows further oxygen diffusion and reaction. Aluminium is not a noble metal, so option a is incorrect.

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