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

1.	The compound obtained on reaction of iron with steam is/are:
Answer» When a metal reacts with steam then the products formed are metal oxide and hydrogen gas.Metal + steam → Metal oxide + HydrogenWhen red hot iron reacts with steam to form iron(II,III) oxide and hydrogen.3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) steam → Fe3O4 (s) + 4H2(g)\xa0

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