Iron pipes lying under acidic soil are often attached to blocks of magnesium for protection from rusting. Magnesium offers protection to iron against corrosion because it

  • A
    Is more readily converted into positive ions
  • B
    Is lighter than iron
  • C
    Forms a corrosion-resistant alloy with iron
  • D
    Prevents air from reaching the surface of iron

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