The number of electrons lost in the following change is : Fe+H2O⟶Fe3O4+H2
A
2
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B
4
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C
6
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D
8
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Solution
The correct option is C 8 30Fe+8e−⟶(Fe8/3+)3 2H⊕⟶0H2+2e−×4 _______________________________ 3Fe+4H2O⟶Fe3O4+4H2O _______________________________ Total number of electrons lost or gained is 8.