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Balance the following equation, and hence choose the values of the coefficients w, x, y, z:
wFe2O3(s)+xC(s)yFe(s)+zCO2(g)


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w = 2, x = 3, y = 4, z = 3

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w = 3, x = 2, y = 4, z = 3

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w = 3, x = 2, y = 4, z = 2

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w = 3, x = 2, y = 3, z = 4

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Solution

The correct option is A

w = 2, x = 3, y = 4, z = 3


Balance the iron:
Fe2O3(s)+C(s)2Fe(s)+CO2(g)
Balance the oxygen:
2Fe2O3(s)+C(s)2Fe(s)+3CO2(g)
Balance the iron again:
2Fe2O3(s)+3C(s)4Fe(s)+3CO2(g)

and carbon is already balanced.


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