What does iron(2,3)oxide mean in the equation 3Fe + 4H20 - Fe3O4 + 4H2 ?

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Fe₃O₄ is made up of FeO and Fe₂O₃, the oxidation state of 2 Fe atoms in Fe₂O₃ is +3, and one Fe atom in FeO is +2.Therefore, Fe₃O₄ is called Iron (II, III) oxide.

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