Write a Balanced Redox Reaction for the Formation of Rust

question 1

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced redox reaction for the formation of rust on iron metal and identify the correct oxidizing agent and/or reducing agent.

• A) Iron is the oxidizing agent and O₂ is neither a reducing agent nor an oxidizing agent
• B) Iron is the oxidizing agent and O₂ is the reducing agent
• C) Iron is the reducing agent and O₂ is the oxidizing agent

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