Which of the following conversion factors would you use to convert from moles of O$$_2 to $$moles of Fe$$_2O$_3$$ produced in the reaction:

$$4\,\mathrm{Fe}(s) + 3\,\mathrm{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\,\mathrm{Fe}_2\mathrm{O}_3(s)$$?

Question

Which of the following conversion factors would you use to convert from moles of O$$_2 to $$moles of Fe$$_2O$_3$$ produced in the reaction:

$$4\,\mathrm{Fe}(s) + 3\,\mathrm{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\,\mathrm{Fe}_2\mathrm{O}_3(s)$$?

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{2\,\mathrm{mol}\,\mathrm{Fe}_2\mathrm{O}_3}{3\,\mathrm{mol}\,\mathrm{O}_2}$$

Stoichiometric Conversion Factors for Fe and O₂ Reaction