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Which of the following is commonly used as a sacrificial metal?

(a) magnesium
(b) iron
(c) gold
(d) copper

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium.

Magnesium, Zinc and Aluminium are called as Sacrificial Anodes.

They are relatively pure active metals.

the sacrificial anode works by introducing another metal surface with a more negative electronegative and much more anodic surface.

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