Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature?

(i) Cu (ii) Au (iii) Zn (iv) Ag

(A) (i) and (ii) 

(B)  (ii) and (iii)

(C) (ii) and (iv) 

(D) (iii) and (iv)

 

Answer.: 

Gold and silver are highly unreactive metals and therefore, they are found in their native state in nature.

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So, the correct answer is (c) (ii) and (iv)

 

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