The equation for a reaction that occurs during the extraction of iron from iron ore is
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)
During this reaction the oxidation number of iron changes from
A - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 14 - 2006 - Paper 1
Question 14
The equation for a reaction that occurs during the extraction of iron from iron ore is
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)
During this reaction the oxidation numb... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The equation for a reaction that occurs during the extraction of iron from iron ore is
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(l) + 3CO2(g)
During this reaction the oxidation number of iron changes from
A - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 14 - 2006 - Paper 1
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D. +6 to 0, and CO is the oxidant.
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This is incorrect since, as previously established, the oxidation state of iron changes from +3 to 0, and CO is the reductant in this reaction.
