The volume of H2 at STP required to completely reduce 160 g of Fe2O3 is:
A
3×22.4 litres
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B
2×22.4 litres
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C
22.4 litres
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D
11.2 litres
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Solution
The correct option is A3×22.4 litres Fe2O3+3H2→2Fe+3H2O The molar mass of Fe2O3 is 2(56)+3(16)=160 g/mol. 160 g of Fe2O3 corresponds to 160g160g/mol=1mol Complete reduction of 1 mole of Fe2O3 will require 3 moles of H2. 3 moles of H2 will occupy a volume of 3×22.4 litres at STP.