Question

simplest molar ratio of iron to oxygen

1.25:1.88

=1:1.5

=2:3?

how did it become 2:3 from 1:1.5??

shouldnt it be 1:2??

Answer 1

should be I guess.....

Answer 2

Answer:

Because

Fe1O1.5 is not suitable due to decimal.

Explanation:

So for removing decimal we have to multiple by any simple number which in this case is 2.

So after multiplying by 2 we get Fe2O3.