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.
