Tin cans, used for storing food, are made by electroplating tin onto iron. Why?

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Tin gives a shiny appearance

To make the vessel cheap

To make the vessel lighter

Tin is less reactive than iron

answer is C.

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Tin is a non-reactive metal whereas iron is a reactive metal. If food is stored in an iron container, it might react with iron and get spoiled. Hence, tin is electroplated on iron to make cans used for storing food. Electroplating tin makes the container non-reactive and look better.

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