Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
$3 Fe (s) + 4 H_2 O (g) \longrightarrow Fe_3 O_4 (s) + 4 H_2 (g)$
$(i)$ Iron metal is getting oxidised
$(ii)$ Water is getting reduced
$(iii)$ Water is acting as reducing agent
$(iv)$ Water is acting as oxidising agent

  • A
    $(i), (ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(i), (ii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$

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$(ii)$ Water is getting reduced
$(iii)$ Water is acting as reducing agent
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