Question

For questions 3 and 4. use the balanced reaction below:

2 Fe2O3 + 3C 4 Fe + 3 CO2
3) How many moles of Fe will be produced if 4.64 grams of CO2 are produced?
a. 0.14 moles Fe
b. 0.89 moles Fe
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c. 1.14 moles Fe
d. 3.89 moles Fe
Submission
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Answer 1

moles of Fe = 0.14

Further explanation

Given

Reaction

2 Fe2O3 + 3C ---> 4 Fe + 3 CO2

Required

moles of Fe

Solution

mol of CO2 :

= mass : MW

= 4.64 g : 44 g/mol

= 0.105

From the equation, mol ratio Fe : CO2 = 4 : 3, so mol Fe :

= 4/3 x mol CO2

= 4/3 x 0.105

= 0.14