Given the Three-Step "Blast Furnace" Process That Converts Iron Ore,Fe₂O₃,into

Multiple Choice

Given the three-step "blast furnace" process that converts iron ore,Fe₂O₃,into molten "pig iron": 3 Fe₂O₃(l) + CO(g) → 2 Fe₃O₄(l) + CO₂(g)
Fe₃O₄(l) + CO(g) → 3 FeO(l) + CO₂(g)
FeO(l) + CO(g) → Fe(l) + CO₂(g)
What mass of Fe₂O₃ is required to produce 1.00 metric ton (1000 kg) of iron?

A) 175 kg
B) 699 kg
C) 1430 kg
D) 2860 kg
E) 5720 kg