Which compound is formed when iron reacts with carbon?

F e C_{2}

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{F e}_{3} C

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F e C_{3}

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{F e}_{2} C

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Solution

The correct option is B ${F e}_{3} C$
Iron reacts with carbon to form iron carbide $(F e_{3} C)$ .
$3 F e + C \to (F e_{3} C)$

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