The metal that forms a self protecting film of oxide to prevent corrosion is:

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Solution

The correct option is B Al
When exposed to air, a layer of aluminum oxide forms almost instantaneously on the surface of aluminum. This layer has excellent resistance to corrosion. It is fairly resistant to most acids but less resistant to alkalis.
So the correct answer is $B$ .

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