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In the fully balanced equation 3Fe + 4H2O -> Fe3O4 + 4H2, why is the state symbol (g) used with H2O rather than (l)?

Question
In the fully balanced equation 3Fe + 4H2O -> Fe3O4 + 4H2, why is the state symbol (g) used with H2O rather than (l)?
Because water is always a gas
Because in this reaction, water is used in the form of steam
It is a printing error
Because iron converts water into gas
Answer
Because in this reaction, water is used in the form of steam
Detailed Explanation
The reaction uses water in the form of steam, so the gaseous state symbol (g) is used with H2O here rather than the usual liquid symbol (l).
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