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.