Question

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The given reaction represents formation of iron from its oxide:
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Here, x is:

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

By balancing this equation .. you'll get x = 3

1) There are 3 atoms of oxygen in the reactant molecule, so same number of atoms must be in the product molecule also. Therefore it should be 3CO

2) Now that there are 3 C atoms in the product molecule , the same must be in the reactant . So it should be written as 3C