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In manufacture of iron from Haematite, lime stone is added is act as:

A
slag
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an oxidizing agent
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a reductant
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D
flux
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Solution

The correct option is B flux
Lime stone in the manufacture of Hematite ore is called flux. It removes unwanted material combining with gangue.

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