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Food cans are coated with tin and NOT zinc because:

JE CBT-1, 23-May-19 S-1 2019
✓ Answer: D Zinc is more reactive than tin
Food cans are coated with tin and not zinc because zinc is more reactive than tin. Zinc is more reactive and can react with the food inside the can, potentially causing contamination and affecting food quality. Tin, being less reactive, provides a more stable and safe coating for preserving the food.
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