Q. Which metal has a greater tendency to form metal oxide?
A) Cr
B) Fe
C) Al
D) Ca
Explanation
(d)
Greater the stability of oxide, greater is the case of its formation. Generally ionic oxides are more stable than covalent oxides and among the given metals only Ca form ionic oxide. Hence, Ca has greater tendency to form oxide.
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