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Write the balanced equation for reduction of iron (III) oxide by carbon monoxide?


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  • When Iron(III) oxide reacts with carbon monoxide, Iron(III) oxide is reduced to iron metal and carbon dioxide gas is evolved.
  • The chemical equation can be written as :
  • Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g) (Iron(III) (Carbon (Iron) (Carbon dioxide)oxide) monoxide)

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