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Following reaction describes the rusting...

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

A

It s redox reaction

B

Metallic iron is a reducing agent

C

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

D

Metallic iron is reduced to `Fe^(2+)`

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