Question

Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?

Options

• FeO

• Fe₂O₃

• Fe₃O₄

• Fe₂O₃ and Fe₂O₄

Answer 1

Fe₃O₄

Explanation:

\[\ce{3Fe_{(s)} + 4H2O_{(g)} -> Fe3O4_{(s)} + 4H2_{(g)}}\]