MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryMetallurgyVan-Arkel process

In the extraction of Fe from Fe₂O₃, the reducing agent is

A.CO✓ Correct

B.Al

C.electrolytic reduction

D.Cu

Explanation

In the blast furnace, iron oxide is reduced to form iron. The reducing agent used for this process is carbon monoxide. The reaction is 2 3 2 Fe O +3CO Fe+3CO → Therefore, the correct answer is option (a) CO.

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