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If A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K represent metals in the decreasing order of their reactivity, which one of them is most likely to occur in a free state in nature?

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If A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K represent metals in the decreasing order of their reactivity, which one of them is most likely to occur in a free state in nature?

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The metal K is most likely to occur in a free state in nature because it is the least reactive among other metals. Since it is the least reactive, it will not react with other elements. In a reactivity series, metals are arranged in decreasing order. Since K is placed at the very end of the series, it is the least reactive metal. Because it has very low chemical reactivity, it does not easily react with oxygen, moisture, or acids in the air to form compounds, allowing it to remain in its pure, elemental form.

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पाठ 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 1 [पृष्ठ १६९]

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लखमीर सिंह Chemistry [English] Class 10
पाठ 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 1 | Q 98. | पृष्ठ १६९

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