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Question
Which of the following does not react with oxygen directly?
Zn, Ti, Pt, Fe
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Solution
Pt is a noble metal and does not react very easily. All other elements, Zn, Ti, Fe, are quite reactive. Hence, oxygen does not react with platinum (Pt) directly.
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