What occurs during the process of rusting?

Oxidation of iron

Reduction of iron

Sublimation of iron

Condensation of iron

Answer and Solution

A. Oxidation of iron

Rusting is the oxidation of iron in the presence of moisture and oxygen, leading to the formation of iron oxide.

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