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Following reaction describes the rusting of iron `4Fe+3O_(2)rarr4Fe^(3+)+6O^(2-)`.
Which one of the following statement 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
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