Q.

Given below are two statements:                      [2025]

Statement I: Corrosion is an electrochemical phenomenon in which pure metal acts as an anode and impure metal as a cathode.

Statement II: The rate of corrosion is more in alkaline medium than in acidic medium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 Both Statement I and Statement II are false  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are true  
3 Statement I is true but Statement II is false  
4 Statement I is false but Statement II is true  

Ans.

(3)

Rate of corrosion is generally more in acidic medium.