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Q. Consider the following statements with respect to noble metals:
  1. Noble metals are found in pure form in nature
  2. Uranium and lead are examples of noble metals
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 1 Only
Notes: Noble metals have outstanding resistance to corrosion and oxidation and hence are generally unreactive in nature.Silver, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, Gold are examples of Noble metals.Uranium and lead are base metals
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