JEE Main Chemistry question

Which is not essential for rusting?

(A)Oxygen
(B)Water
(C)Carbon dioxideCorrect
(D)Iron

Answer: (C)

Solution

Rusting fundamentally requires iron, oxygen and water/moisture; merely accelerates rusting (by forming carbonic acid, which increases the concentration of ions available

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