Ruby is an oxide of__________?
Correct answer: D. aluminium oxide
- A. silver
- B. gold
- C. platinum
- D. aluminium oxide
Explanation
Ruby is mainly crystalline aluminium oxide, Al₂O₃, with traces of chromium giving it its red colour. Thus it is an aluminium oxide rather than an oxide of silver, gold, or platinum.
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