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Which metal is preferred for collecting hydrogen from steam? Write the balanced equation for the case.

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Which metal is preferred for collecting hydrogen from steam? Write the balanced equation for the case.

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The metal iron is commonly preferred for collecting hydrogen from steam. When red-hot iron reacts with steam, it produces hydrogen gas and iron (II, III) oxide (Fe3O4).
\[\ce{3Fe + 4H2O -> Fe3O4 + 4H2}\]
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Application of Activity Series in the Preparation of Hydrogen
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Chapter 6: Study of the First Element - Hydrogen - Exercise 6 (C) [Page 108]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Study of the First Element - Hydrogen
Exercise 6 (C) | Q 3.3 | Page 108

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