In the production of iron what is the essential redox reaction that Fe2O3 undergoes?

1 Answer
Jan 1, 2016

Fe2O3(s)+3CO(g)2Fe(l)+3CO2(g)

Explanation:

The reaction above is certainly a redox reaction, though it might not be the one you want. Can you write individual redox equations? Carbon is oxidized, and iron is reduced; from what state to what final state?