In the preparation of iron from haematite (Fe2O3) by the reaction with carbon as given below: Fe2O3+C→Fe+CO2 How much 80% pure iron could be produced from 120kg of 90% pure Fe2O3?
A
94.5kg
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B
60.48kg
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C
116.66kg
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D
120kg
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Solution
The correct option is A94.5kg Balanced reaction is 2Fe2O3+3C→4Fe+3CO2. Number of moles of Fe2O3 is (120×10002×56+48)×90100. Mass of 80% pure iron produced is 120×1000×0.92×56+48×2×560.8=94500g or 94.5kg.