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The rusting of iron takes place as follows `:`
`2H^(o+)+2e^(-) +(1)/(2)O_(2)rarr H_(2)O(l)," "E^(c-)=+1.23V`
`Fe^(2+)+2e^(-) rarr Fe(s)," "E^(c-)=-0.44V`
Calculae `DeltaG^(c-)` for the net process.

A

`-322 KJ mol^(-1)`

B

`-161 KJ mol^(-1)`

C

`-152 KJ mol^(-)`

D

`-76 KJ mol^(-1)`

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