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In the extraction of metals such as iron, what role does calcium carbonate play?
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A It acts as a reducing agent
  • B It acts as a flux along with magnesium carbonate
  • C It acts as a catalyst
  • D It acts as a solvent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It acts as a flux along with magnesium carbonate
Calcium carbonate, along with magnesium carbonate, is used as a flux in the extraction of metals such as iron.

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