NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
Which of the following is not correct?
Options
- ARusting of iron can be stopped by increasing the concentration of C O 2 in water
- BRusting of iron is electrochemical in nature
- CRusting of iron takes place in moist air
- DRusting of iron produces hydrated iron (III) oxide
Correct answer
A. Rusting of iron can be stopped by increasing the concentration of C O 2 in water
Step-by-step solution
Rusting of iron is an electrochemical phenomenon in which one spot of iron acts as anode. F e s → F e 2 + a q + 2 e - These electrons move through the metal and are taken up by the oxygen already dissolved in water in presence of H + furnished by H 2 C O 3 , which is formed by the dissolution of C O 2 g in water. The concentration of H + depends upon the concentration of C O 2 in water. Cathode O 2 a q + 4 H + + 4 e - → 2 H 2 O l Since increase in the concentration of H + results in the increase in the rate of the