Write the equation for the initial treatment of titanium ore. A) TiO₂(s) + Cl₂(g) + C(s) → TiCl₂(g) + CO₂(g) B) TiCl₄(s) + 2 H₂O(l) → TiO₂(g) + HCl(g) C) TiO₂(s) + 2 Cl₂(g) + C(s) → TiCl₄(g) + 2 CO(g) D) Ti(s) + 2 Cl₂(g) → TiCl₄(g) E) TiS(s) + 2H₂O(l) → TiO₂(g) + 2 H₂S(g)

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This equation shows the use of chlorine gas and carbon to react with the titanium ore to form titanium tetrachloride gas, which can then be used in the production of titanium metal. This is a common method for the initial treatment of titanium ore.

Write the Equation for the Initial Treatment of Titanium Ore