Which consequence results when a corrosion-resistant Chromium(III) oxide layer on stainless steel is exposed to extreme chloride concentrations?

💡 Explanation

Pitting corrosion accelerates because chloride ions disrupt the passive layer via **ionic transport**, forming localized anodes and cathodes. This intense electrochemical activity rapidly dissolves the metal, therefore creating pits rather than reinforcing the passive layer.

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