Question

why does iron is not used for storing food?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Certain food stuffs such as citrus fruits, pickles and curd should not be stored in containers made of metals such as copper, zinc, aluminium and iron. This is because these food stuffs contain acids which react with these metals to produce toxic and poisonous compounds.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Tin is a non-reactive metal whereas iron is a reactive metal. If food is stored in an iron container, it might react with iron and get spoiled