Balance the following chemical equation and classify them into their different classes;

c) FeS + HCL produce FeCl2 +H2S
d) C2H6 + O2 produce CO2+ H2O
e) NO +O2 produce NO2

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Let's begin by balancing the chemical equations provided and then classify each reaction into its appropriate class.

c) Balancing the equation:

Unbalanced equation:
\[ \text{FeS} + \text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{FeCl}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{S} \]

Balanced equation:
\[ \text{FeS} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{FeCl}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{S} \]

Classification:
This reaction is a double displacement reaction (or double replacement reaction) because the anions and cations switch partners.


d) Balancing the equation:

Unbalanced equation:
\[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \]

Balanced equation:
\[ 2\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 7\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 4\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} \]

Classification:
This reaction is a combustion reaction because it involves the burning of a hydrocarbon (C₂H₆, ethane) in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.


e) Balancing the equation:

Unbalanced equation:
\[ \text{NO} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{NO}_2 \]

Balanced equation:
\[ 2\text{NO} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{NO}_2 \]

Classification:
This reaction is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction as nitrogen monoxide (NO) is being oxidized to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).


Summary:

  • c) Balanced: \(\text{FeS} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{FeCl}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{S}\) | Type: Double displacement
  • d) Balanced: \(2\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 7\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 4\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O}\) | Type: Combustion
  • e) Balanced: \(2\text{NO} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{NO}_2\) | Type: Oxidation-reduction (redox)