Rusting of iron requires which two conditions?
AAcid and oxygen
BHeat and pressure
CWater and oxygen
DSunlight and water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Water and oxygen
Iron rusts in the presence of both moisture (water) and oxygen (from air).
Pure dry air or pure water alone does not cause significant rusting.
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