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

Options

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

Answer

B

Explanation

Metallic iron is oxidized to `Fe^(3+)` so `Fe^(3+)` can reduce to Fe and act as an oxidizing agent