General Principles and processes of Isolation of Elements
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The material mixed before ore is subjected for smelting in the extraction of iron are

A

coke and silica

B

coke and limestone

C

limestone and silica

D

coke, limestone and silica

Solution

Smelting is a form of extraction metallurgy. Its main purpose is to get pure metal from th ore. Coke and limestone are added. Coke acts as an reducing agent and limestone acts as a flux. Concentrated ore of iron i.e. haemetite is used.

Standard 12
Chemistry

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