Why is the reaction of steam with red hot iron is considered a reversible reaction.

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The reaction between red hot iron and steam is reversible because if hydrogen formed is not removed, then the iron oxide formed is reduced back to iron.
That is,

$3 F e + 4 H_{2} O ⇋ F e_{3} O_{4} + 4 H_{2}$

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Why is the reaction of steam with red hot iron is considered a reversible reaction.

The reaction between red hot iron and steam is reversible because if hydrogen formed is not removed, then the iron oxide formed is reduced back to iron. That is, 3Fe+4H2O⇋Fe3O4+4H2

The reaction between red hot iron and steam is reversible because if hydrogen formed is not removed, then the iron oxide formed is reduced back to iron.
That is,

$3 F e + 4 H_{2} O ⇋ F e_{3} O_{4} + 4 H_{2}$