The Formation of Rust (Fe₂O₃)on an Exposed Piece of Metal

The formation of rust (Fe₂O₃)on an exposed piece of metal typically takes several months.Which of the following statements is NOT a reasonable assumption about this chemical reaction? 4Fe(s)+ 3O₂(g)→ 2Fe₂O₃(s)

A)The reaction has a low reaction rate.
B)The reaction has low activation energy.
C)The rusting of iron would occur faster in the warmer summer months than in the cooler winter months.
D)The rusting of iron would occur slower at higher altitudes where the concentration of oxygen is lower.
E)Adding a catalyst would increase the rate of the formation of rust.

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