Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Iron rusts faster in moist air.
Reason (R): Moisture accelerates the oxidation process. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember that rusting requires both oxygen and moisture. Whenever moisture increases, the oxidation of iron generally becomes faster.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A