The chemical composition of the slag formed during smelting process is :

C u S i O_{3}

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F e S i O_{3}

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C a S i O_{3}

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C u_{2} O . S i O_{2}

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The correct option is C $F e S i O_{3}$
SMELTING
The roasted ore is mixed with coke and silica (sand) and is introduced in to a blast furnace. The hot air is blasted and FeO is converted in to ferrous silicate $F e S i O_{3}$ (slag). Here, iron removed as slag.

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