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Which of the following reactions occurs when iron is immersed in (oxygenated) sea water?(a) Fe==>Fe^+2+2e, 2H^++2e==>H2(b) Fe==>Fe^+2+2e, O2+2H2O+4e==>4OH^–(c) Fe^+2+2e==>Fe^+2, 4H^++O2+4e==>2H2O(d) Fe^+2+2e==>Fe^+2, 2H^++2e==>H2This question was posed to me in an interview for internship.Question is taken from Corrosion Principles topic in division Corrosion Principles of Corrosion Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) FE==>Fe^+2+2e, O2+2H2O+4e==>4OH^–

The explanation is: Iron dissolution (ANODIC reaction) Fe==>Fe^+2+2e. Oxygenated hydrogen reaction (cathodic reaction) in a NEUTRAL solution (pH=7) is O2+2H2O+4e==>4OH^–.



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