Assertion :Wrought iron can be welded more easily than pig iron. Reason: Pig iron contains impurities and has a lower melting point than wrought iron.
A
If both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
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B
If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT THE CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
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C
If assertion is CORRECT, but reason is INCORRECT.
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D
If assertion is INCORRECT, but reason is CORRECT.
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Solution
The correct option is B If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT THE CORRECT explanation of the assertion. Pig iron contains about 4% carbon and many impurities in smaller amount (e.g.,S,P,Si,Mn). Wrought iron is the purest form of commercial iron and is prepared from cast iron by oxidising impurities in a reverberatory furnace lined with haematite.
It can be welded more easily because of its soft nature, and fibrous slag inclusions, which also make it more malleable, ductile and corrosion resistant.