Question

In the reactionFe2O3 + 3C → 2Fe + 3CO, Oxidation number of C
A) increase by 3 per atom
B) decreases by 3 per atom
C) increases by 2 per atom
D) no change

Answer 1

Answer:

C) increases by 2 per atom

Explanation:

Initial oxidation number of C=0

Final oxidation number of C in CO=+2

Hence, the oxidation number of C increases by 2 per atom

Answer 2

Answer:

C) increases by 2 per atom

Explanation:

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