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Rusting of iron is catalysed by which of the following:

$F e$
$Z n$
O $_{2}$
$H^{+}$

A

F e

B

H^{+}

C

Z n

D

O

_{2}

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The rusting or iron occurs in acidic medium. Hence it is catalyzed by $H^{+}$ ions.
Hence, correct option is D.

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