Question

Following reaction describes the rusting of iron

$4Fe + 3O_{2} \rightarrow 4Fe^{3 +} + 6O^{2 -}$

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Metallic iron is reduced to $Fe^{3 +}$

Answer 2

The metallic iron is oxidised to $Fe^{+ 3}$.