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Rusting of iron is quicker in saline water than in orderinary water. Give reason. |
| Answer» Solution :In saline water, the presence of `Na^(+) and Cl^(-)` ions increases the conductance of the solution in CONTACT with the METAL SURFACE. This accelerates the formation of `Fe^(2+)` ion and HENCE that of rust, `Fe_(2)O_(3).xH_(2)O` | |