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Magie
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Is it possible?

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Fe(NO3)3+??????=NO2+????


Fe(NO3)3 + 3 H2 = Fe + 3 H2O + 3 NO2
Is this possible?
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Re: Is it possible?

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Fe(NO3)3 + 3 H2 = Fe + 3 H2O + 3 NO2
I do not think it's possible, because H2 will react with NO2 (under conditions when it reacts with Fe(NO3)3
Thermal decomposition of Fe(NO3)3 produces NO2:
4 Fe(NO3)3 = 2 Fe2O3 + 12 NO2 + 3 O2
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