In the refining of iron, phosphorous separates as :

slag

C a_{3} (P O_{4})_{2}

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volatile,

P_{2} O_{5}

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slag,

F e P O_{4}

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C a_{3} P_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B slag $C a_{3} (P O_{4})_{2}$
In the refining of iron:
$P_{2} O_{5}$ formed from P combines with lime and forms basic slag $C a_{3} (P O_{4})_{2} . C a O$ .

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