Question
From the following select the one which is not an example of corrosion.
NEET
Chemistry
Electrochemistry
2024
NEET 2024 (Re-NEET)
NEET Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. Rusting of iron object
- B. Production of hydrogen by electrolysis of water
- C. Tarnishing of silver
- D. Development of green coating on copper and bronze ornaments
Answer
B. Production of hydrogen by electrolysis of water
Step-by-step solution
Corrosion slowly coats the surfaces of metallic objects with oxides or other salts of the metal. The rusting of iron, tarnishing of silver, development of green coating on copper and bronze are some of the examples of corrosion. - Production of H _2 by electrolysis of water is an example of electrolytic cell.
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