. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4H2 (g)
i. Iron metal is getting oxidised
ii. Water is getting reduced
iii. Water is acting as a reducing agent
iv. Water is acting as an oxidising agent
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Best Answer
Answer: (c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Here, oxygen combines with water to get oxidized. Oxygen is removed from water hence, it is getting reduced. Water is providing oxygen and it acts as an oxidizing agent.
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