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What is the overall reaction for the corrosion of iron?
What is the overall reaction for the corrosion of iron?
Options
- A2 Fe (s) → 2 Fe²⁺ + 4 e-
- BO2(g) + 4 H⁺(aq) + 4 e- → 2 H2O (l)
- C2Fe(s) → 2Fe2+(aq) + 2 H2O (l)
- D2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) + 2 H2O (l)
Correct answer
D. 2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) + 2 H2O (l)
Step-by-step solution
The overall reaction for the corrosion of iron is"2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) + 2 H2O (l)."