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Q. Which compound is formed when iron reacts with carbon?

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020The d-and f-Block Elements

Solution:

Transition elements form compounds of indefinite structures and properties and variable composition which are called Interstitial compounds which are non-stoichiometric compounds formed by the adsorption (penetration) of small, non-metallic atoms like H, B, C, N into the interstices of lattice of transition metals.

Interstitial compound Fe3C (cementite) is formed.