Formation of rust when iron is exposed to moist air is called ________.

Double displacement

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Displacement

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Corrosion

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Neutralization

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Solution

The correct option is C
Corrosion

Corrosion is a chemical reaction in which a metal reacts with atmospheric moisture and oxygen gas to form metallic oxides.

Rust is iron oxide.

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Formation of rust when iron is exposed to moist air is called ________.

The correct option is C Corrosion Corrosion is a chemical reaction in which a metal reacts with atmospheric moisture and oxygen gas to form metallic oxides. Rust is iron oxide.

The correct option is C
Corrosion

Corrosion is a chemical reaction in which a metal reacts with atmospheric moisture and oxygen gas to form metallic oxides.

Rust is iron oxide.