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Rust is hydrated iron (III) oxide, ${F e}_{2} O_{3} . x H_{2} O$ . (reddish brown powder). How is it obtained?

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Rust is a hydrated iron (III) oxide, usually red brown oxide formed by the redox reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture.

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