Discussion
Assertion: an oxide film always protects the metal beneath it. Reason: the oxide is chemically less reactive than the metal.
Answer: C
The oxide is indeed the less reactive species, but a porous, cracked or volatile film leaves the metal exposed and protects nothing, as magnesium and molybdenum show. Protection depends on the film's physical character, not merely its chemistry.
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