Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 180

Question: Before introducing $ FeO $ in blast furnace , it is converted to $ Fe_2O_3 $ by roasting so that

Options:

A) it may not be removed as slag with silica

B) it may not evaporate in the furnace

C) presence of it may increase the m.pt. of charge

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] $ FeO $ is capable forming slag with $ SiO_2+FeO\to FeSiO_3 $