Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 159
Question: Which of the following elements is present as the impurity to the maximum extent in the pig iron-
Options:
A) Manganese
B) Carbon
C) Silicon
D) Phosphorus
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Pig iron or cast iron contains 3 - 5% carbon and varying amounts of Mn, Si, P and S which makes the iron hard and brittle.