Why does iron (Iron) remain protected from rust in galvanisation (galvanisation) even when the zinc coating is damaged?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Zinc reacts with water more rapidly
2. (B) Zinc corrodes preferentially
3. (C) Zinc blocks contact with oxygen
4. (D) Zinc increases the hardness of iron

Verified Answer

Option (B): Zinc corrodes preferentially

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