Question

why gold is found in free state but iron is not​

Answer 1

Answer:

Gold is a non reactive metal . ... It can form compounds more easily and is hence placed above hydrogen in the reactivity series.It is mostly found in the form of iron oxide after reacting with oxygen and water . So , Gold is found in free state but iron is not.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Gold is not reactive but iron is reactive as it gets rusted in moist atmosphere and in the presence of iron