The Reactants Shown Schematically Below Represent Iron Oxide $\mathrm { Fe } _ { 2 }$

question 120

Multiple Choice

The reactants shown schematically below represent iron oxide, $\mathrm { Fe } _ { 2 }$ $\mathrm { O } _ { 3 }$ and carbon monoxide,CO.Which of the following is the correct full balanced chemical equation for what is depicted?

• A) \(\mathrm { Fe } _ { 2 }\) \(\mathrm { O } _ { 3 }\) + 3 CO ? 2 Fe + 3 \(\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }\)
• B) \(\mathrm { Fe } _ { 2 }\) \(\mathrm { O } _ { 3 }\) + 3 CO ? 3 FeO + 2 C
• C) \(\mathrm { Fe } _ { 2 }\) \(\mathrm { O } _ { 3 }\) + 3 CO ? 3 Fe \(\mathrm { O } _ { 2 }\) + 2 C
• D) \(\mathrm { Fe } _ { 2 }\) \(\mathrm { O } _ { 3 }\) + 3 CO ? 2 Fe + 3 \(\mathrm { C } _ { 2 }\)

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