Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
  1. FeO
  2. Fe2O3
  3. Fe3O4
  4. Fe2O3 and Fe3O4


Correct Answer: (c) Fe304  

Explanation: Iron reacts with steam (H2O) to give ferric oxide and hydrogen gas is evolved. The reaction is given as:

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

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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