Question

Iron is extracted from its ore via the reaction
$Fe_2O_3, + 3 CO→ 2 Fe + 3CO_2$
The volume of CO (at STP) required to produce 1 kg of iron is ________liters. (round off to the nearest integer)
[Given: Atomic wt. of Fe = 56; assume STP to be 0 °C and 1 atm]

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 599 or 602 (approx.)