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Fe + O2 → Fe2O3 This equation is unbalanced. Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for this reaction?

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4Fe+3O2—>2(Fe2O3)
Explanation: 2 multiplies Fe2O3 on the right side while 4 and 3 multiplies Fe and O2 respectively on the left side to result in four iron(Fe) atoms and six oxygen(O) atoms hence balancing the equation
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Answer:

The balanced equarion is

4Fe + 3O2-------> 2(Fe2O3).

Step-by-step explanation:

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