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Assertion :Spot of iron-rusting can be removed by addition of oxalic acid. Reason: Removed by addition of acetic acid.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Iron (III) ions from rust and oxalic acid react to form ferric oxalate ([Fe(C2O4)3]3) which is water soluble.
Hence, the spot of iron-rusting can be removed by addition of oxalic acid.

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