In the metallury of iron, the upper layer obtained in the bottom of blast furnace mainly contains:

C a S i O_{3}

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Spongy iron

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F e_{2} O_{3}

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F e S i O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C a S i O_{3}$
$C a O + S i O_{2} \to C a S i O_{3}$ (slag) (Haematite ore contains silica as impurities).
Slag being lighter and insoluble in molten metal floats over and thus, forms upper layer.

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