Question

Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct


3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)

(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised

(ii) Water is getting reduced

(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent

(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (iii) and (iv)

(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)

(d) (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) (i) , (ii) , (iv).

Reducing agent - the element in the process getting oxidised .

Oxidising agent - the element in the process getting reduced.

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Answer 2

Answer:

c) (i) (ii) and (iv)

Explanation:

(i)iron Fe is combine with H2Oto form iron oxide Fe2O3

(ii)H2O reduced by removing oxygen to form (H2=hydrogen)

(iv) H2O reduce itself and oxidising iron(Fe) by there acting as oxidising agent