What is the formula of rusting of iron?


The iron reacts with water and oxygen to form hydrated iron(III) oxide, which we see as rust.

Here is the word equation for the reaction:

Iron + water + oxygen → hydrated iron(III) oxide.

Fe  + H2O + O2    Fe2O3·H2O

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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