Classification — materials and typical uses: pick the pair that differs because it uses a pure element while the others use alloys.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASteel : Utensils
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BBronze : Statue
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CDuralumin : Aircraft
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DIron : Rails
Answer
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