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Read the given statements and mark the correct option. 

Statement 1 : Articles made of aluminium do not corrode even though it is an active metal. 

Statement 2 : Aluminium reacts with air to form a layer of oxide due to which it does not react further.

(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. 

(B) Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1 . 

(C) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false. 

(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

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Correct option  (A) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. 

Explanation: 

 Aluminium spontaneously forms a thin but effective oxide layer of Al2O3 that prevents further oxidation.

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