Question

The raw materials required for the extraction of iron from haematite are (i) …….. (ii) ……… and hot air. The mineral present in haematite is (iii) ………. Which is reduced by (iv) ………. To iron.

Answer 1

The raw materials required for the extraction of iron from haematite are (i) coke, (ii) limestone, and hot air. The mineral present in haematite is (iii) iron (III) oxide, which is reduced by (iv) carbon monoxide to iron.

Explanation:

• Mostly the haematite ore is mixed with limestone, coke, and hot air.
• In the haematite ore, iron (III) oxide is present.