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Q. The most durable metal plating on iron to protect against corrosion is

Electrochemistry

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This is because zinc has higher oxidation potential than $Ni , Cu$ and $Sn$. The process of coating of iron surface with zinc is known as galvanization. Galvanized iron sheets maintain their lustre due to the formation of protective layer of basic zinc carbonate.