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When balanced, the reaction Fe + O₂ → FeO will be?

  • A. 2Fe + 2Oâ‚‚ → 3FeO
  • B. 4Fe + 6Oâ‚‚ → 6FeO
  • C. 2Fe + 3Oâ‚‚ → 2FeO
  • D. 4Fe + 3Oâ‚‚ → 2FeO
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To balance the chemical equation Fe + O₂ → FeO, the coefficients needed are 2 for Fe and 1 for O. Therefore, the balanced equation becomes 2Fe + O₂ → 2FeO, which translates into 2Fe + 3O₂ → 2FeO. This corresponds to option C. Choice A has the incorrect number of oxygen molecules. Choice B has an incorrect number of Fe atoms on the product side. Choice D also has an incorrect number of Fe atoms on the product side.