3Fe + 4H₂O ⎯→ Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂ identify reducing and oxidising agent

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In the given reaction:

3Fe + 4H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂

The reducing agent is Fe because it is being oxidized from Fe to Fe₃O₄.

The oxidizing agent is H₂O because it is being reduced from H₂O to H₂.