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Following reaction describes the rusting of iron
`4Fe+3O_(2) rarr 4Fe^(3+)+6O_(2-)`
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

A

This is an example of a redox reaction

B

Metallic iron is reduced to `Fe^(3+)`

C

`Fe^(3+)` is an oxidising agent

D

Metallic iron is a reducing agent

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The correct Answer is:
B
Metallic iron is oxidised to `Fe^(+3)`.
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  • In the reaction 4Fe+3O_(2)rarr4Fe^(3+)+6O^(2-) Which of the following statements is incorrect?

    A
    it is a redox reaction
    B
    metallic iron acts as a reducing agent
    C
    `O_(2)` acts as an oxidising agent
    D
    metallic iron is reduced to `Fe^(3+)`

  • In the reaction, 4Fe +3O_2 to 4Fe^(3+) + 6O_2^(-) Which of the following statements is incorrect?

    A
    It is redox reaction
    B
    Metallic Iron is a reducing agent
    C
    `Fe^(3+)` is an oxidising agent
    D
    Metallic Iron is reduced to `Fe^(3+)`

  • In the reaction, 4Fe+3O_2to4Fe^(3)+6O^(2-) Which of the following statements is incorrect?

    A
    It is redox reaction
    B
    Metallic iron is a reducing agent
    C
    `Fe^(3+)` is an oxidising agent
    D
    Metallic iron is reduced to `Fe^(3+)`
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