Stainless steel does not rust because

Question

Stainless steel does not rust because (A) Chromium and nickel combine with iron (B) Chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting (C) Nickel present in it, does not rust (D) Iron forms a hard chemical compound with chromium present in it

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Correct answer is (b) Chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting

Q. Stainless steel does not rust because

Chromium and nickel combine with iron

Chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting

Nickel present in it, does not rust

Iron forms a hard chemical compound with chromium present in it

Correct answer is (b) Chromium forms an oxide layer and protects iron from rusting