Magnetite, Fe3O4, can be reduced to iron by heating with carbon monoxide according to the equation: — Stoichiometry Chemistry Question
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Magnetite, Fe3O4, can be reduced to iron by heating with carbon monoxide according to the equation:
Fe3O4 + 4CO → 3Fe + 4CO2
What mass of Fe3O4 is required in order to obtain 5.0 kg of iron if the process is 88% efficient?
A.
6.1 kg
B.
6.9 kg
C.✓ Correct
7.9 kg
D.
18 kg
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