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The rusting of iron requires the presence of:

1. Oxygen only
2. Both oxygen and water
3. Water only
4. Carbon dioxide only

Answer

B. Both oxygen and water

Solution

4Fe + 3 O2 + xH2O 2 Fe2O3 · xH2O.

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