Explain why alkaline medium inhibits the rusting of iron.
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Rusting of iron is due to the presence of H+ ions. Alkaline medium reduces the concentration of H+ ions by increasing the concentration of OH- ions. (It will neutralize H+ ions) and inhibit rusting.
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The alkalinity of the solution prevents the availability of H⁺ ions.
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