Assuming that the kinetics of oxidation of iron are independent of pH, what are the new values of corrosion potential and corrosion rate of iron in oxygen-free aqueous HCl of pH 0?
A) Corrosion potential decreases; Corrosion rate increases
B) Corrosion potential decreases; Corrosion rate decreases
C) Corrosion potential increases; Corrosion rate increases
D) Corrosion potential increases; Corrosion rate decreases