Why is rusting of iron objects faster in the rainy season than in summer season?

Content of moisture in air is low in rainy season whereas air is almost dry in summer season.

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Content of moisture in air is high in rainy season whereas air is almost dry in summer season.

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Content of moisture in summer season is high whereas air is dry in rainy season.

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Rusting does not happen in the rainy season at all.

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The correct option is B
Content of moisture in air is high in rainy season whereas air is almost dry in summer season.

Content of moisture in air is high in rainy season whereas air is almost dry in summer season. For rusting, the presence of both oxygen and water is essential. Rusting becomes faster, if the content of moisture in air is high. Hence, rusting of iron objects is faster in rainy season than in summer season.

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