Question

In the reaction, $4Fe + 3O_{2} \rightarrow 4Fe^{3 +} + 6O^{2 -}$which of the following statement is incorrect.

• A. A Redox reaction
• B. Metallic iron is a reducing agent
• C. $Fe^{3 +}$is an oxidising agent
• D. Metallic iron is reduced to $Fe^{3 +}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

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

Answer 2

$\overset{0}{4Fe} + 3O_{2} \rightarrow \overset{3 +}{4Fe} + 6O^{2 -}$, in this reaction metallic iron is oxidised to $Fe^{3 +}$.