Corrosion is ________ type of reaction.

Double displacement

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Displacement

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Redox reaction

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Neutralization

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Solution

The correct option is C
Redox reaction

During corrosion, metal reacts with oxygen to from oxides. Since oxidation can not occur alone, corrosion is a redox reaction.

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