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Corrosion process is nothing but ________. a. Reduction

b. Oxidation
c. Protection
d. None of above​

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During corrosion, metal reacts with oxygen to from oxides. Since oxidation can not occur alone, corrosion is a redox reaction
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Answer: Oxidation

Step-by-step explanation:

Corrosion is a type of oxidation in which metal atoms are oxidized in the presence of both oxygen AND water.

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