Statement I :
    I. Zinc is used for galvanization to protect iron from rusting.
    Statement II :
    II. Zinc is more reactive towards oxygen than iron.

  • Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
  • Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • Explanation:

     Zinc reacts with oxygen to form zinc oxide, which further reacts with carbon dioxide to form zinc carbonate, a dull grey, fairly strong material that stops further corrosion.

Statement I :I. Zinc is used for galvanization to protect iron from rusting.Statement II :II. Zinc i
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