Which of the following processes is most closely associated with "rusting"?
A) hydrolysis
B) hydration
C) carbonation
D) oxidation
E) all of them

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Rusting is primarily an oxidation process, which involves the transfer of electrons from iron to oxygen in the presence of water or moisture. Hydrolysis, hydration, and carbonation do not necessarily involve the transfer of electrons and are not as closely associated with rusting as oxidation. Therefore, the best choice is D, oxidation.

Which of the Following Processes Is Most Closely Associated with "Rusting