An alloy is
(a) an element
(b) a compound
(c) a homogeneous mixture
(d) a heterogeneous mixture
Ans. (c)
An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of different metals or a metal with one or more other element.
It is done in order to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
Examples: Brass, Steel, amalgam etc.
Therefore option (c) is correct