Extraction of Metals - Result Question 34
34. The chemical process in the production of steel from haematite ore involve
$(2000,1 M)$
(a) reduction
(b) oxidation
(c) reduction followed by oxidation
(d) oxidation followed by reduction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 34. (a)
Solution:
- Haematite ore contain $Fe _2 O _3$ which is reduced by $CO$ in the blast furnace as
$ Fe _2 O _3+CO \longrightarrow Fe+CO _2 $
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