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Published on: August 12, 2026
Zinc is used to protect iron from rusting is because
A
of 
is greater than that of 
B
of Zn is greater than that of Fe
C
of 
is nearly equal to that of 
D
Zn is cheap
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The oxidation potential of Zn is higher as compared to oxidation potential of iron.
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