Manipal MET2010Chemistryd and f Block Elements
On igniting Fe ₂ O ₃ at 1400^ C , the product obtained is
Options
- AFe ₂ O ₃ melt
- BFeO
- CFe ₃ O ₄
- Dmetallic iron
Correct answer
D. metallic iron
Step-by-step solution
On igniting at 1400^ C , Fe ₂ O ₃ get reduced to metallic Fe. 3 Fe ₂ O ₃+ CO 2 Fe ₃ O ₄+ CO ₂ Fe ₃ O ₄+ CO 3 FeO + CO ₂ FeO + CO Fe + CO ₂