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Question
Give balanced equation for the following conversion:
Iron [III] oxide to iron – using hydrogen.
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Solution
Fe2O3 is reduced by hydrogen
\[\ce{\underset{\text{Iron(III) Oxide}}{Fe2O3} + 3H2 ->\underset{\text{iron metal}}{2Fe} + 3H2O}\]
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