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Extraction of Iron

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During the extraction of haematite, limestone is added, which acts as:

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flux

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slag

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reducing agent

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gangue

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Solution

The correct option is D flux
During the extraction of haematite, limestone is added which acts as 'flux'. Limestone is also decomposed to $C a O$ which removes silicate impurity of the air as slag.

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