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Which of the following method can be used to prevent rusting of iron? |
by applying a coat of paint by applying a coat of grease by depositing a layer of a metal like chromium or zinc on iron All of these |
All of these |
The correct answer is option 4. All of these. Iron gets corroded called rusting of iron. The process of rusting can be represented by the following equation: Iron (Fe) + Oxygen (O2, from the air) + water (H2O) → Rust (iron oxide Fe2O3) Prevention from rusting of iron: One simple way is to apply a coat of paint or grease. In fact, these coats should be applied regularly to prevent rusting. Another way is to deposit a layer of a metal like chromium or zinc on iron. |