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Reaction of Metals with Oxygen

Why does rust...

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Why does rusting of iron occurs ?

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Rusting of iron: It is oxidation of iron by oxygen and water. Thus presence of moisture in air are cause of rusting.
General equation:
4Fe + 3O₂ + 2xH₂O → 2Fe₂O₃.xH₂O

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