Answer to Question #312328 in General Chemistry for Ivan Ackerman

Question

The reaction between iron(II) oxide and carbon monoxide produces iron and carbon dioxide. How many moles of iron can be obtained when 6.25 mol FeO reacts with an excess of CO?

FeO+CO⟶Fe+CO2

Answer 1

6.25 moles of Fe can be obtained when 6.25 mol of FeO reacts with an excess of CO,since their comparison in the chemical equation shows that the ratio is 1:1.