State True or False.

Corrosion of iron is a redox process.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Rusting of iron is corrosion of iron. Rusting of iron takes place when iron corrodes in the presence of water and oxygen. It is a redox reaction whereby oxygen acts as an oxidising agent while iron acts as a reducing agent. When iron is contact with water, a simple chemical cell is formed.

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