Chemistry · Chemical Reactions and Equations
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): When iron rusts, a new substance called rust, or iron oxide, is formed, which is fundamentally different from the original metal. Reason (R): Rust formation is a chemical change that involves the reaction of iron with oxygen and moisture, resulting in a new chemical compound that is weaker than the original metal. Select the correct answer using the options given below:
- 1A is false, but R is true
- 2A is true, but R is false
- 3Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A✓
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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