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In the blast furnace, the flux is :

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acidic

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basic

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amphoteric

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B basic
Flux is added along with coke in the blast furnace which is limestone, calcium carbonate. It is basic in nature as all the carbonate salts are basic.

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