Which of the following reactions does not take place during rusting?

Options

A. `H_2CO_3 hArr 2H^(+) + CO_3^(2-)`
B. `4Fe^(2+) + O_(2(dry)) to Fe_2O_3`
C. `4Fe^(2+) + O_2+ 4H_2O to 2Fe_2O_3 + 8H^(+)`
D. `Fe_2O_3 + xH_2O to Fe_2O_3. xH_2O`

Answer

B

Explanation

`Fe^(2+)` ion does not react with dry oxygen