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Metals found in the native (free) state in nature are generally
Athe least reactive ones like gold and platinum
Bthe most reactive ones
Call transition metals
Dalkali metals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the least reactive ones like gold and platinum
Only very unreactive metals (Au, Pt, sometimes Ag, Cu) occur native, because they don't combine readily with oxygen/moisture. Reactive metals are always found as compounds.
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