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The weight of iron which will be converted into its oxide $\left( Fe _{3} O _{4}\right)$ by the action of $18\, g$ of steam on it will be (At. wt. of $Fe =56$ )

Updated On: Nov 19, 2024
  • 168 g
  • 84 g
  • 42 g
  • 21 g
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$\underset{3 \times 56\, g}{3 Fe} +\underset{4 \times 18\, g}{4 H _{2} O} \longrightarrow Fe _{3} O _{4}+4 H _{2}$ $4 \times 18\, g\, H _{2} O \equiv 3 \times 56\,g\, Fe$ $\therefore 18\, g\, H _{2} O \equiv \frac{3 \times 56}{4}$ $\equiv 42\, g$
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