JEE Main 2003
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2003
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- s Block Elements
JEE Main 2003 · Chemistry · s Block Elements
Several blocks of magnesium are fixed to the bottom of a ship to
Several blocks of magnesium are fixed to the bottom of a ship to
Options
- Amake the ship lighter
- Bprevent action of water and salt
- Cprevent puncturing by under-sea rocks
- Dkeep away the sharks
Correct answer
B. prevent action of water and salt
Step-by-step solution
Magnesium provides cathodic protection and prevent rusting or corrosion.