Discussion Forum : General Principles And Process Of Isolation Of Elements
Question -
Which of the following statements are not true with respect to the production of iron?
Answer: Option A
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B, C, and D
During the production of iron, the oxide ore is predominantly reduced to iron by CO (carbon monoxide) and not by coke. In the reduction zone, the reduction takes place between 250 0C– 700 0C. In this temperature range, CO is a better reducing agent than carbon. The reaction takes place as follows:
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B, C, and D
During the production of iron, the oxide ore is predominantly reduced to iron by CO (carbon monoxide) and not by coke. In the reduction zone, the reduction takes place between 250 0C– 700 0C. In this temperature range, CO is a better reducing agent than carbon. The reaction takes place as follows:
Fe2O3(s)+3CO(g)→2Fe(l)+3CO2(g)
The silica impurities formed during the production of iron are removed as calcium silicate slag on reaction with calcium oxide. The reaction takes place as follows:
CaO(s)+SiO2(s)→CaSiO3(s) (Slag)
This silicate slag is used in the manufacturing of cement.
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