Question

Which of the following oxides is reduced in blast furnace ?
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Answer 1

Oxide of iron is reduced in blast furnace.

Explanation:

• Blast furnace is used for the smelting process.

• It is used to produce pure metal from its ore.

• It plays a major role in steel making industry.

• In blast furnace, the reduction of ferric oxide by carbon mono oxide takes place.

• Carbon mono oxide is formed by the reaction of oxygen with carbon from coke.

• The ferric oxide is converted into Pig iron (Fe) and carbon dioxide.

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(a) Silica

(b) CO

(c) carbon

(d) Limestone

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