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The following reaction describes the rusting of iron , 4Fe + 3`O_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^(2+)`

C

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

D

Metallic iron is a reducing agent

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