Q.

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

1 Fe2O3  
2 Fe3O4  
3 FeO  
4 Fe2O3 and Fe3O4  

Ans.

(2)

Iron does not react with cold or hot water, but it reacts with steam to form metal oxide and hydrogen gas.
3Fe+4H2OFe3O4+4H2