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When iron is rusted, it is...

When iron is rusted, it is

A

reduced

B

oxidised

C

evaporated

D

decomposed

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The correct Answer is:
B

Fe converts into `Fe_(2)O_(3).H_(2)O`. Thus Fe oxidised.
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