The pigment used in paints for corrosive resistance is
- AWhite lead
- BFerrous oxide
- CZinc white
- DRed leadCorrect
Solution
Concept
Anti-corrosive pigment
Step-by-step solution
1. Red lead is the traditional primer pigment that protects steel from rust.
Explanation
It forms a protective film.
Why the other options are wrong
White lead and zinc white are used for finishing coats.
Shortcut
Red lead = primer.
Correct answer: D) Red lead