Classification — materials and typical uses: pick the pair that differs because it uses a pure element while the others use alloys.

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:

  • Steel → alloy (iron + carbon, etc.) used for utensils among many uses.
  • Bronze → alloy (copper + tin) used for statues/art.
  • Duralumin → alloy (aluminium + copper, magnesium, etc.) used in aircraft structures (spelling corrected).
  • Iron → chemical element used for rails (with steel more common today; historically and loosely, “iron rails” is a common phrase).


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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