D-And F-Block Elements Ques 165

Question: The chemical processes in the production of steel from haematite ore involve

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Options:

A) Reduction

B) Oxidation

C) Reduction followed by oxidation

D) Oxidation followed by reduction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Firstly, carbon which is added along which crushed haematite ore is oxidised to $ CO,(andC{{O}_2}) $ and second the produced $ CO $ acts as chief reducing agent for the reduction of haematite to steel.



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