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Which among the following reactions occurs at zone of slag formation in the process of extraction of iron by blast furnace?

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Question

Which among the following reactions occurs at zone of slag formation in the process of extraction of iron by blast furnace?

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  • \[\ce{12CaO + 2Al2O3 -> 4Ca3AlO3 + 3O2}\]

  • \[\ce{C + 1/2 O2 + CO}\]

  • \[\ce{Fe2O3 + 3CO -> 2Fe + 3CO2}\]

  • \[\ce{2CO -> O2 + 2C}\]

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Solution

\[\ce{12CaO + 2Al2O3 -> 4Ca3AlO3 + 3O2}\]

Explanation:

CaO combines with gangue to form molten slag of calcium silicate and calcium aluminate.

\[\ce{CaO + SiO2 -> CaSiO3}\]

\[\ce{12CaO + 2Al2O3 -> 4Ca3AlO3 + 3O2}\]

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