Q.
Zinc is used to protect corrosion of iron because
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a
Eoxi of Zn < Eoxi of iron
b
Ered of Zn < Ered of iron
c
Zn is cheaper than iron
d
Zn is abundantly available
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
SRP of Zn (-0.76 V)< SRP of Fe (-0.44 V), Zn easily undergoes oxidation and thus prevents corrosion of Fe.
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