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Question: Incorrect statement regarding rusting is....

Incorrect statement regarding rusting is.

A

Metallic iron is oxidised to Fe3+Fe^{3 +}ions

B

Metallic iron is reduced to Fe2−Fe^{2 -} ions

C

Oxygen gas is reduced to oxide ion

D

Yellowish – brown product is formed

Answer

Metallic iron is reduced to Fe2−Fe^{2 -} ions

Explanation

Solution

4Fe+3O2→4Fe3++6O2−4Fe + 3O_{2} \rightarrow 4Fe^{3 +} + 6O^{2 -}