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Assertion (A): For rust formation to take place, iron must be exposed to air and water for some time.

Reason (R): Rust is a reddish brown substance formed on the surface of iron.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true.

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Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation — Assertion is correct, iron rusts only when both oxygen (air) and water are present for some time. The Reason is also true, rust is a reddish-brown substance (hydrated iron(III) oxide). However, R just describes rust; it does not explain why air and water are needed for rusting.

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