Question

In the reaction, $4Fe+{3O}_2\to {4Fe}^{3+}+{6O}^{2-}$ which of the following statement is incorrect?

• A. It is 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

The correct option is A It is redox reaction

$\begin{array}{c}\text{The given reaction is redox reaction}\\ {\text{as Fe oxidises to Fe}}^{3+}\text{and}{O}_2\\ \text{reduces to}{O}^{2-}\text{.}\end{array}$

$\begin{array}{c}\text{In this reaction metallic iron}\\ \text{is acting like a reducing agent.}\end{array}$

$\begin{array}{c}\text{If, we reverse the given reaction,}\\ {\text{Fe}}^{3+}\text{will behave as an oxidizing}\\ \text{agent.}\end{array}$