Question

The compound obtained on reaction of iron with steam is/are :

Options

• Fe₂O₃

• Fe₃O₄

• FeO

• Fe₂O₃ and Fe₃O₄

Answer 1

Iron on reaction with steam gives iron(II, III) oxide.
\[\ce{3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) -> Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)}\]
Hence, the correct answer is Fe₃O₄ .