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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 CaO which removes silicate impurity of the air as slag.

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