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21. To effectively protect iron structures against corrosion even when scratched, the most suitable Electrochemistry Chemistry Question

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21. To effectively protect iron structures against corrosion even when scratched, the most suitable and common metal plating is:

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

Coating iron with zinc (Galvanization) protects it because zinc has a more negative standard reduction potential than iron. It acts as a sacrificial anode, oxidizing preferentially to keep the iron intact.

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