Iron rust is_________________?

Correct answer: B. Hydrated ferric oxide

  • A. Ferrous oxide
  • B. Hydrated ferric oxide
  • C. Powdered iron
  • D. Ferric sulphide

Explanation

Ordinary iron rust is mainly hydrated ferric oxide, often represented approximately as Fe₂O₃·xH₂O. The water content varies, so rust is not a single fixed compound such as ferrous oxide.

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Plant Design and Economics

803 free Plant Design and Economics MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Plant Design and Economics questions