Question

Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4(g) + 6H2(g)

(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent (iv) Water is acting as an oxidising agent Required to answer. Single choice. (
) (i),(ii) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(i) ,(ii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)​

Answer 1

Question :

Which of the following statements about the given reaction is correct?

3Fe (s) + 4H₂O ➞ Fe₃O₄ (g) + 6H₂ (g)

(ⅰ) Iron metal is getting oxidised.

(ⅱ) Water is getting reduced.

(ⅲ) Water is acting as 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

Answer:

The correct answer is ⅰ, ⅱ and ⅳ [0ptionC].

(ⅰ) Iron metal is getting oxidised.

(ⅱ) Water is getting reduced.

(ⅳ) Water is acting as an oxidising agent.

Explanation:

Fe (s) + 4H₂O ➞ Fe₃O₄ (g) + 6H₂ (g)

Here, in the above reaction, Fe (Iron) is getting oxidised as oxygen is added.

Also, H₂O (Water) is reduced as oxygen is removed.

In the above reaction, H₂O is acting as an oxidising agent as it is reducing itself and oxidising Fe.

Therefore, the correct answer is ⅰ, ⅱ and ⅳ [0ptionC].