The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of iron $(I I I)$ oxide and carbon monoxide is :

F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e O + 2 C O_{2}

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F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O

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F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O_{2}

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2 F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 4 F e O + 3 C O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D $F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O_{2}$
When 1 mole ferric oxide reacts with 3 moles of carbon monoxide, it gives 2 moles of iron with 3 moles of carbon dioxide gas.

$F e_{2} O_{3} + 3 C O \to 2 F e + 3 C O_{2}$

Hence, the correct answer is option $C$ .

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