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The slag formed in the blast furnace during the extraction of iron from haematite is:

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Ca3(PO4)2
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CaSiO3
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FeSiO3
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MnSiO3
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Solution

The correct option is B CaSiO3

CaO reacts with the impurities of ore called gangue particles to form slag. Slag is the mixture of CaSiO3 and Ca(AlO2)2.Slag is a useful byproduct. It is usedin road making, cement manufacturing a light weight building materials.
Flux+gangueSlag
CaO+SiO2CaSiO3
CaO+Al2O3Ca(AlO2)2

Hence option B is correct.


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