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Extraction of Iron

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Ferric oxide in blast furnace is reduce by:

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C

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C O

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C

H_{2}

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C O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C$
In blast furnace, $C$ (Coke) reacts with $O_{2}$ and form $C O$ which is a strong reducing agent and reacts with ferric oxide to form pig iron (Mainly $F e$ ) and $C O_{2}$ .

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