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Galvanized iron starts rusting if there is a scratch on the zinc layer. True or false?

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False.
Galvanised iron does not rust even if there is a scratch on the zinc layer. Even if there is a scratch, zinc reacts with atmosphere and forms sacrificial layer of zinc carbonate, which provides protection against corrosion.

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