NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
What is the source of hydrogen ions (H+) in water during corrosion?
Options
- ADissolution of carbon dioxide from air into water.
- BDissolution of oxygen from the atmosphere.
- CDissolution of sulfur dioxide from air into water.
- DDissolution of nitrogen oxides from the atmosphere.
Correct answer
A. Dissolution of carbon dioxide from air into water.
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogen ion in water may also be available due to dissolution of other acidic oxides from the atmosphere.