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In the manufacture of iron from haematite, limestone is added to act as :
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsBITSATBITSAT 2010
Options:
  • A Flux
  • B Slag
  • C A reducing agent
  • D An oxidizing agent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Flux
Limestone $\left(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\right)$ is mixed with $\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ and it acts as flux to form slag $\left(\mathrm{CaSiO}_{3}\right)$.

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