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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

Why rusting of iron is faster in saline water than in normal water???

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9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Umakant biswal
9 Years ago
@ bhargav 
rusting of iron takes place in a greater speed in the presence of salt . 
in saline water salt is present in more quantity . 
and those salt will act as a catalyst for oxidation process . 
HOPE THE REASON IS CLEAR NOW 
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