The chemistry of corrosion of iron is essentially an electrochemical phenomenon. Explain the reactio:rs occurring during the corrosion of iron in the atmosphere.

Explanation

The chemistry of corrosion of iron is essentially an electrochemical phenomenon. This is one of the simplest methods to prevent rusting of iron. In this method of barrier is placed between ion and atmospheric air. Because of scratches, both zic and iron get exposed to oxidation but zinc undergoes in preference to iron.
`Fe^(2+)+2e^(-)hArrFe(s):E^(@)=-0.44V`