When hot iron is exposed to hot water vapor, it reacts to form iron(II) oxide (FeO) and hydrogen gas (H₂). The reaction can be represented as: 3Fe + 4H₂O → 3FeO + 4H₂. This process is part of the reduction of iron oxide and demonstrates the interaction between iron and steam.
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