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Question: Metals can be prevented from rusting by –...

Metals can be prevented from rusting by –

A

Connecting iron to more electropositive metal cathodic protection

B

Connecting iron to more electropositive metal anodic

protection

C

Connecting iron to less electropositive metal anodic

protection

D

Connecting iron to less electropositive metal cathodic

Protection

Answer

Connecting iron to more electropositive metal cathodic protection

Explanation

Solution

The process is called cathodic protection where iron acts as cathode and thus, not oxidised.