NEETChemistrys Block Elements
In the extraction of metals such as iron, what role does calcium carbonate play?
Options
- AIt acts as a reducing agent
- BIt acts as a flux along with magnesium carbonate
- CIt acts as a catalyst
- DIt acts as a solvent
Correct answer
B. It acts as a flux along with magnesium carbonate
Step-by-step solution
Calcium carbonate, along with magnesium carbonate, is used as a flux in the extraction of metals such as iron.