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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