Provide explanations for the following observations. (a) In moist air, corrosion of iron is spontaneous. However, under

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Provide explanations for the following observations.

(a) In moist air, corrosion of iron is spontaneous. However, under anaerobic (O2 free), wet conditions, corrosion of iron is only marginally favoured.

(b) If iron is exposed to dry, gaseous O2, surface oxidation occurs but afterwards, the bulk iron is protected against further corrosion.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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