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13/09/2020 11:01 am
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Why is rusting inhibited in an alkaline medium?
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13/09/2020 11:03 am
The OH- ions from the alkalies react with H+ ions, and form unionized water. Since ions take part in the process of rusting, the removal of these ions in an alkaline medium inhibits rusting.