The necessary condition/s for rusting of iron is/are

Absence of acidic gases in air

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Presence of air and moisture

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Only presence of moisture

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Absence of oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is B Presence of air and moisture
The necessary condition for rusting of iron to occur is that it requires both oxygen and moisture.

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