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Balance this equation: Fe + Cl2 → FeCl3

  • A. 2Fe + 2Cl2 → 2FeCl3
  • B. 2Fe + 3Cl2 → 2FeCl3
  • C. 3Fe + 2Cl2 → 3FeCl3
  • D. 3Fe + 3Cl2 → 6FeCl3
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In the given equation, Fe combines with Cl to form FeCl3. To balance the equation, we need to have the same number of each element on both sides. Since Cl is represented as Cl2 in the equation, we need 3 Cl2 molecules to balance Fe, resulting in 2Fe + 3Cl2 → 2FeCl3. Choice A is incorrect because it only balances Fe but not Cl2. Choice C is incorrect as it balances Fe but not Cl2. Choice D is incorrect as it balances Fe but overbalances Cl2.