Iron tanks are protected from rusting by connecting them with magnesium wire. Which of…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Electrochemistry

1. Mg acts as anode and iron acts as cathode
2. Moist soil acts as electrolyte
3. Corrosion prevention is electrochemical phenomenon
4. Corrosion prevention is spontaneous phenomenon

Answer

(A) Mg acts as anode and iron acts as cathode, (B) Moist soil acts as electrolyte, (C) Corrosion prevention is electrochemical phenomenon, (D) Corrosion prevention is spontaneous phenomenon

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