Chemically rust is:

Iron sulphide

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Iron nitrate

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Hydrated ferric oxide

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The correct option is C
Hydrated ferric oxide

Chemically, rust is hydrated ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃.nH₂O)

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Q. A hydrated oxide generally termed as rust is:

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Chemically rust is:

The correct option is C Hydrated ferric oxideChemically, rust is hydrated ferric oxide (Fe2O3.nH2O)

The correct option is C
Hydrated ferric oxide

Chemically, rust is hydrated ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃.nH₂O)