Metals like silver, gold and platinum which do not corrode and do not react with oxygen even on strong heating are called ...................... metals.

Noble

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Alkali

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Alkaline earth metals

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Noble
The noble metals are a group of metals that resist oxidation and corrosion in moist air. The noble metals are not easily attacked by acids. They are the opposite of the base metals, which more readily oxidize and corrode.

Examples: Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, Gold

Hence, the correct option is $A$

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