Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2023
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What is the chemical formula of rust, which is formed on the surface of iron in the presence of oxygen and moisture?
Fe\(_3\)O\(_4\)
FeO
Fe(OH)3
Fe\(_2\)O\(_3\)
The correct answer is D. Fe 2O 3. Rust is primarily hydrated iron(III) oxide. The chemical formula for rust is Fe 2O 3 · xH 2O, where x is a variable representing the number of water molecules. The formula Fe 2O 3 represents iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide), which is the main component of rust.
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