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Why is rusted iron an example of an oxidation-reduction m reaction A Electrons are exchanged B Heat is generated C Iron combines with oxygen D Iron because molten E Oxygen is used
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Why is rusted iron an example of an oxidation-reduction m reaction

A Electrons are exchanged

B Heat is generated

C Iron combines with oxygen

D Iron because molten

E Oxygen is used

User Hakima Maarouf
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The answer is A) Electrons are exchanged.

All reactions that involve molecular oxygen, such as combustion and corrosion, are electron transfer reactions. This includes the rusting of iron.

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