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STATEMENT-1 : Magnesia and quick lime (CaO) are used as basic refractory material.
STATEMENT-2 : MgO and CaO can withstand very high temperatures.

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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False
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STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True
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The correct option is A STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

Basic refractories:These are used in areas where slag and atmosphere are basic; they are stable to alkaline materials but could react with acids. Magnesia (MgO) and CaO are very common example.They are very stable compounds.


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