This equation is incorrect because it is not balanced. The correct balanced equation for the reaction between iron (Fe) and water (H2O) to form iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4) and hydrogen gas (H2) is:
3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2
This equation is incorrect because it is not balanced. The correct balanced equation for the reaction between iron (Fe) and water (H2O) to form iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4) and hydrogen gas (H2) is:
3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2