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

$3Fe(s) + 4H_2O(g)\rightarrow Fe_3O_4(s) + 4H_2(g)$

(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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Ans. (c)

$3Fe(s) + 4H_2O(g)\rightarrow Fe_3O_4(s) + 4H_2(g)$

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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