Define rusting? What are the two necessary conditions for rusting of iron? Give the chemical name of the rust.

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Solution

Rusting is the process in which iron slowly reacts with oxygen in the air in the presence of moisture to form a flaky brown subst The conditions that are necessary for rusting are:
The conditions necessary for rusting are:
Presence of moisture i.e. water
Presence of oxygen i.e. air
The chemical name of rust is hydrated iron oxide - ${Fe}_{2} o_{3} . {xH}_{2} O$

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