In the extraction of iron in a blast furnace, write the reactions for: (a) formation of CO, (b) reduction of iron — JEE Chemistry
In the extraction of iron in a blast furnace, write the reactions for:
(a) formation of CO, (b) reduction of iron ore, (c) removal of silica slag.
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(a) Formation of CO (reducing agent):
$$2C + O_2 \rightarrow 2CO$$
(b) Reduction of haematite:
$$Fe_2O_3 + 3CO \rightarrow 2Fe + 3CO_2$$
(c) Slag formation (flux = limestone → CaO):
$$CaCO_3 \rightarrow CaO + CO_2$$
$$CaO + SiO_2 \rightarrow CaSiO_3 (slag)$$
$$Slag: CaO + SiO_2 \rightarrow CaSiO_3$$
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Discussion (5)
IM
Saved me before my mock test. Much clearer than my coaching notes.
AB
Clean and to the point. Bookmarking this for revision.
J
What changes if the medium/conditions were different?
K
Clean and to the point. Bookmarking this for revision.
VA
Nicely solved. For the exam, write the final boxed answer clearly to avoid losing marks.