Certain important alloys are frequently tested in JEE due to their historically deceptive nomenclatu — Metallurgy and Isolation of Elements Chemistry Question
Question
Certain important alloys are frequently tested in JEE due to their historically deceptive nomenclature. Which of the following accurately describes the precise elemental composition of "German Silver"?
Answer: C
💡 Solution & Explanation
German Silver is a deceptive name because it contains absolutely zero percent elemental Silver ($0\% Ag$). It is a ternary alloy composed of Copper, Zinc, and Nickel, named purely for its silvery-white visual appearance. (Option B is Bronze, Option D is Invar).
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