D-And F-Block Elements Ques 140
Question: In smelting of iron, which of the following reactions takes place in Blast furnace at $ 400^{o}C-600^{o}C $
[MP PET 2002]
Options:
A) $ CaO+SiO_2\to CaSiO_3 $
B) $ 2FeS+3O_2\to 2Fe+SO_2 $
C) $ FeO+SiO_2\to FeSiO_3 $
D) $ Fe_2O_3+3CO\to 2Fe+3CO_2 $
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
In blast furnace at 400-600oC for the smelting of iron, following takes place:- $ Fe_2O_3+3CO\to 2Fe+3CO_2 $
