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What would happen if the protective tin coating over an iron bucket is broken from some places?

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The portion of Iron exposed will undergo corrosion

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The broken part gets changed into green colour

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The part that is broken will absorb moisture

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The Iron exposed in the broken parts will not be affected

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Solution

The correct option is A
The portion of Iron exposed will undergo corrosion

Once the protective 'Tin' layer is broken, the Iron gets exposed to the atmosphere and that portion undergoes corrosion.

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