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p-Block Elements: Group 13 overview MCQ

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Group 13 overviewEasyQuestion 760001

Question

The most abundant metal in the Earth's crust is:
  1. A
    Aluminium
    Correct
  2. B
    Iron
  3. C
    Calcium
  4. D
    Silicon

Correct answer

Aluminium

Explanation

Aluminium (Group 13) is the most abundant metal in Earth's crust (about 8%). It occurs mainly as bauxite (Al₂O₃·2H₂O) and aluminosilicates.