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Question
What is rusting?
Solution
The slow conversion of iron into its hydrated ferric oxide, in the presence of moisture and air is called rusting.
Fe2O3 + xH2O → Fe2O3.xH2O
Ferric oxide Water Hydrated ferric oxide
(rust)
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