In order to answer this question, you need to look around your immediate surroundings to find examples of rusting of iron or any
other metal. i. What makes iron rust? ii. Why is the rusting of iron a problem? Give any 3 examples from daily life where rusting has been a disadvantage. iii. Suggest any two ways that can help prevent rusting of iron.
(i) rusting is caused by the reaction of oxygen and water on the surface of metals(iron).
(ii) rusting of iron makes it weak and dangerous for buildings since their foundation is made of iron, rusting renders cars useless, rusting can cause accidents.
The resonance structure for the cyclopentadienyl anion is shown in the drawing below.
Explanation:
The resonance representation of the cyclopentadienyl anion shows that it is a stable ion. On the other hand it is important to note that it has 6 π electrons and is aromatic.
