Q3Multiple choice
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 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)
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(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
Hint: Hint— The substance which oxidises the other substances in a chemical reaction is known as an oxidising agent. Likewise, the substance which reduces the other substance in a chemical reaction is known as reducing agent.