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The incorrect statement is :

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Recall the compositions of common alloys: brass is copper with zinc, not nickel.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • bronze is an alloy of copper and tin
  • cast iron is used to manufacture wrought iron
  • german silver is an alloy of zinc, copper and nickel
  • brass is an alloy of copper and nickel
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Check each statement.
(1) Bronze = Cu + Sn. Correct.
(2) Cast iron is purified and decarburised to get wrought iron. Correct.
(3) German silver = Cu + Zn + Ni (it contains no silver). Correct.
(4) Brass = Cu + Zn, not Cu + Ni. Incorrect.
Answer: (4) brass is an alloy of copper and nickel
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