The chemical reaction involved in the corrosion of iron metal is that of:
(a) Oxidation as well as displacement
(b) Reduction as well as combination
(c) Oxidation as well as combination
(d) Reduction as well as displacement
The chemical reaction involved in the corrosion of iron metal is that of:
(a) Oxidation as well as displacement
(b) Reduction as well as combination
(c) Oxidation as well as combination
(d) Reduction as well as displacement

Option (c) is the correct response. Corrosion occurs when iron metal combines with water and oxygen to generate hydrated oxide. This is a combination reaction and also an oxidation reaction since oxygen is being added.