In which of the following elements does rusting occur?

Carbon

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Iron

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Aluminium

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Magnesium

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Solution

The correct option is B
Iron

Rust is another name for iron oxide which occurs when iron or an alloy that contains iron like steel is exposed to oxygen and moisture for a long period of time.This process of formation of rust is known as rusting.

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Galvanisation is a process used to prevent the rusting of which of the following?
(a) Iron
(b) Zinc
(c) Aluminium
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