Select the Incorrect Statement Relating to the Corrosion of Iron

question 49

Multiple Choice

Select the incorrect statement relating to the corrosion of iron in air.

• A)Fe ²⁺ is formed in the anodic region.
• B)O ₂ is oxidized in the cathodic region.
• C)Electrons travel through the iron metal between the anodic and cathodic regions.
• D)Moisture provides a pathway for ions to migrate.
• E)Rust is a hydrated form of iron(III)oxide.

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