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The volume of H2 at STP required to completely reduce 160 g of Fe2O3 is:

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3×22.4 litres
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2×22.4 litres
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22.4 litres
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11.2 litres
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Solution

The correct option is A 3×22.4 litres
Fe2O3+3H22Fe+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.

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