On the basis of the electrochemical theory of aqueous corrosion,the reaction occurring at the cathode is

  • A
    $O_{2(g)} + 4H^+_{(aq)} + 4e^- \to 2H_2O_{(l)}$
  • B
    $Fe_{(s)} \to Fe^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^-$
  • C
    $Fe^{2+}_{(aq)} \to Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + e^-$
  • D
    $H_{2(g)} + 2OH^-_{(aq)} \to 2H_2O_{(l)} + 2e^-$

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Corrosion is an electrochemical phenomenon in which pure metal acts as an anode and impure metal as a cathode.
Statement $II$: The rate of corrosion is more in alkaline medium than in acidic medium.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Rusting of iron is catalysed by which of the following?

Given the half-cell reactions:
$2H^+ + \frac{1}{2}O_2 + 2e^- \to H_2O(l), E^o = 1.23 \ V$
$Fe^{2+} + 2e^- \to Fe(s), E^o = -0.44 \ V$
Calculate the value of $\Delta G^o$ in $kJ$ for the overall corrosion reaction.

Iron rusts in moist air because of:

Identify the correct statement.

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