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Question

Cementite has chemical formula

A.

Fe4C

B.

Fe2C 

C.

Fe3C  

D.

Fe2C2

Answer ( Option C)

Fe3C  

Solution

●Cementite (or iron carbide) is a compound of iron and carbon, more precisely an intermediate transition metal carbide with the formula Fe3C.By weight, it is 6.67% carbon and 93.3% iron. It has an orthorhombic crystal structure.

●Cementite is a hard, brittle material, normally classified as a ceramic in its pure form.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

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