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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 2. Electrochemistry

Which of the following statements is not correct about rusting of iron?

  1. A  Coating of iron surface by tin prevents rusting, even if the tin coating is peeling off.
  2. B  When \(\mathrm{pH}\) lies above \(9\) or \(10\) , rusting of iron does not take place.
  3. C  Dissolved acidic oxides \(\mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{NO}_2\) in water act as catalyst in the process of rusting.
  4. D  Rusting of iron is envisaged as setting up of electrochemical cell on the surface of iron object.
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(A)  Coating of iron surface by tin prevents rusting, even if the tin coating is peeling off.

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As tin coating is peeled off, then iron is exposed to atmosphere.
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