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Question 17 An iron nail is kept in each of the following liquids. In which case would it lose its shine and appear dull? (a) Mustard oil (b) Soft drink (c) Coconut oil (d) Kerosene ​

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Answer:

(b) Soft drink

Step-by-step explanation:

Because soft drinks contain carbonic acid, which reacts with the iron nail. An iron nail kept in a soft drink will lose its shine and appear dull. Because mustard oil, coconut oil, and kerosene have no reaction with iron nails, they do not lose their shine when maintained in these solutions.

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