Q1 / 105 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements
Which of the following is not correct?
- Correct answerARusting of iron can be stopped by increasing the concentration of in water
- BRusting of iron is electrochemical in nature
- CRusting of iron takes place in moist air
- DRusting of iron produces hydrated iron (III) oxide
Solution
Rusting of iron is an electrochemical phenomenon in which one spot of iron acts as anode.
These electrons move through the metal and are taken up by the oxygen already dissolved in water in presence of furnished by , which is formed by the dissolution of in water. The concentration of depends upon the concentration of in water.
Cathode
Since increase in the concentration of results in the increase in the rate of the reaction, therefore, rusting of iron occurs quicker, when the concentration of dissolved in water increases.
so-obtained are further oxidized to by atmospheric oxygen. is then hydrated to form rust.
These electrons move through the metal and are taken up by the oxygen already dissolved in water in presence of furnished by , which is formed by the dissolution of in water. The concentration of depends upon the concentration of in water.
Cathode
Since increase in the concentration of results in the increase in the rate of the reaction, therefore, rusting of iron occurs quicker, when the concentration of dissolved in water increases.
so-obtained are further oxidized to by atmospheric oxygen. is then hydrated to form rust.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.