Multiple choice

In which of the following reactions, iron(II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)2) gets converted into iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4)?

  1. The hydroamination reaction

  2. Soai reaction

  3. The Sharpless Epoxidation reaction

  4. The Schikorr reaction
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Explanation

The Schikorr reaction formally describes the conversion of the iron(II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)2) into iron(II,III) oxide (Fe3O4). It can occur in the process of anaerobic corrosion of iron and carbon steel in various conditions.

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