Question

When the equation, Fe + Cl2→FeCl2, is balanced, what is the coefficient for Cl2?

Answer 1

ANSWER

The coefficient of Cl2 in the reaction is 1

EXPLANATION

Firstly, we need to balance the given equation of the reaction

$\text{ Fe}_{(s)}\text{ + Cl}_{2(g)}\text{ }\rightarrow\text{ FeCl}_2$

In the above reaction, 1 mole Fe reacts with 1 mole Cl2 to give 1 mole FeCl2

Therefore, the coefficient of Cl2 in the reaction is 1