State How Carbon Monoxide Finds Application in the Metallurgy of Iron. (Give Balanced Equations for the Same) - Chemistry

State how carbon monoxide finds application in the metallurgy of iron. [Give balanced equations for the same]

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CO is used to extract iron metal from its oxide as it reduces heated metal oxide.

$\underset{Iron [III] oxide}{Fe_{2} O_{3}} + 3 CO ⟶ \underset{Iron metal}{2 Fe} + 3 CO_{2}$

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Chapter 9: Carbon & Its Compounds - Exercises

Chapter 9 Carbon & Its Compounds
Exercises | Q 21.1

Write the balanced chemical equation for the above reaction.

Give reason for the following:

Solid carbon dioxide is used for refrigeration of food.

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....................... is formed when carbon is burnt in a limited supply of air or oxygen.

Explain the reducing action of carbon monoxide.

Write two remedies for carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Carbon when heated in limited supply of air forms..................

Give reason why carbon monoxide is considered a highly poisonous gas. State why it is dangerous to sleep in a closed room with a fuel burning.

State how carbon monoxide finds application in preparation of an alcohol. [Give balanced equations for the same]

Select the appropeiate option of the following statement:

A compound which finds use for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Give reason for the following:

Lime water finds application for testing both carbon dioxide & carbon monoxide gas individually.