MCQ
Which conditions are necessary for rusting?
  • A
    Oxygen
  • B
    Sunlight, water and metal
  • Water, oxygen, a metal
  • D
    Metal and oxygen

Answer

Correct option: C.
Water, oxygen, a metal
Rusting takes place when there is contact between water, metal, and oxygen.
$\ce{4Fe + 3O_2​ + 2nH_2O \longrightarrow 2Fe_2O_3​. nH_2O}$
$($Iron$) ($oxygen$) ($water$) ($rust$)$

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