Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Iron : Rails
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:All four pairs map a material to a common use. Three materials are alloys (steel, bronze, duralumin), whereas one is a pure element (iron). The relation type is the same, but the material class differs for a single pair.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Group by material class: alloys vs element. The only element-based pair is the outlier.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Tag A–C as alloys.2) Tag D as element.3) Therefore D is the odd pair.Verification / Alternative check:Periodic table vs alloy lists confirm the distinction.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They consistently use alloys.
Common Pitfalls:Thinking “all are material→use so none is odd”; the test often uses a second-level property (here, alloy vs element).
Final Answer:Iron : Rails
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