Q.

For the reaction Fe2O3+3CO2Fe+3CO2, the volume of carbon monoxide required to reduce one mole of ferric oxide is

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a

11.2 dm3

b

67.2 dm3

c

22.4 dm3

d

44.8 dm3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Based on the given equation, it is clear that 1 mole of Fe2​O3​ i.e. ferric oxide is reduced by  3 carbon monoxides.

1 mole of any compound occupies 22.4 l of volume. 

So, the volume of carbon monoxide required to reduce one mole of ferric oxide is = 3 × 22.4 dm3=67.2 dm3.

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