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COMEDK · Chemistry · 11. s Block Elements

Which metal has a greater tendency to form metal oxide?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cr}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Fe}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Al}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Ca}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{Ca}\)

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Greater the stability of oxide, greater is the chance of its formation. Generally, ionic oxide are more stable, than covalent oxides and among the given metals only Ca form ionic oxide. Hence, Ca has grealer tendency to form oxide.
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