J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    Which one of the following metals, is extracted on smelting of its ore in blast furnace?

    A)  Iron                                      

    B)  Sodium

    C)  Potassium         

    D)  Magnesium

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    The process of extraction of metal by heating roasted ore with coke in the presence of a flux is called smelting. It is done in blast furnace. Iron is extracted by this process. \[F{{e}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}+3C\xrightarrow[{}]{>1123\,K}2Fe+3CO\] \[F{{e}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}+3CO\xrightarrow[{}]{1123\,K}2Fe+3C{{O}_{2}}\]


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