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Chemistry · May / June 2020 · Paper 11 · Question 28

5070Extraction of metals

The equations show reactions taking place in the blast furnace. In which reaction is an acidic impurity, present in iron ore, removed?

  1. AC + O2 → CO2
  2. BC + CO2 → 2CO
  3. CFe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
  4. DCaCO3 + SiO2 → CaSiO3 + CO2

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Correct answer: D. CaCO3 + SiO2 → CaSiO3 + CO2

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