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The 'Galvanization' of iron is done by coating it with a thin layer of:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Copper
  2. Zinc
  3. Tin
  4. Nickel

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Zinc

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Zinc šŸ“š Explanation: Galvanization is a process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rusting. Zinc acts as a sacrificial anode; even if the coating is scratched, the zinc will corrode instead of the iron. The most common method is hot-dip galvanizing, where parts are submerged in a bath of molten hot zinc. This significantly extends the lifespan of iron structures.