Platinum and silver are corroded by___________________?

Correct answer: D. None of these

  • A. Caustic soda solution
  • B. Phosphoric acid
  • C. Sulphuric acid (10%)
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Platinum is highly resistant to these dilute acids, while silver is not significantly attacked by 10% sulphuric acid under ordinary conditions. Silver is attacked by nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid, neither of which is listed.

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