Question

Define rusting of iron. Write the chemical reaction involved.

Answer 1

Answer:

rusting of iron refers to the formation of rust on the surface of the iron object which is due to exposition of iron to mostire. it is oxidation reaction.

this process involves many chemical reactions some of which are listed below:

1.Fe(OH)2-->FeO+H2O

2.4Fe(OH)2+O2+ xH2O--->2Fe2O3.(x+4)H2O

3.Fe(OH)3--->FeO(OH)+H2O

4.FeO(OH)-->Fe2O3+H2O

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