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  4. Following reaction describes the rusting of iron 4Fe+3O2 → 4Fe3++6O2- Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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Q. Following reaction describes the rusting of iron $4Fe+3O_{2} \to 4Fe^{3+}+6O^{2-}$ Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

Redox Reactions

Solution:

Metallic iron is oxidised to $Fe^{+3}$