Rusting of iron is an example of ___.

Rusting of iron is an example of _______.

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is option 2, i.e. corrosion.

Rusting of iron is an example of _______.	Corrosion
What is corrosion?	Corrosion is a natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically-stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide. It is the gradual destruction of materials by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment.
What is rusting?	Rust is an iron oxide, a usually red oxide formed by the redox reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture.

SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 48