NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 10 - Science - CHAPTER 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 3

Question.  3

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

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

(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)

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Iron is oxidised, water is reduced and also acts as an oxidising agent. So (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 10 – Science – CHAPTER 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations – Multiple Choice Questions | Detailed Answers