NEETChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What reaction occurs when iron oxide reacts with silica in the furnace?
Options
- AFeO + SiO 2 → FeSiO 3 (slag)
- BFeO + SiO 2 → Fe2O 3
- CFeS + SiO 2 → FeSiO 3
- DFe 2 O 3 + SiO 2 → FeSiO 3 + O 2
Correct answer
A. FeO + SiO 2 → FeSiO 3 (slag)
Step-by-step solution
The reaction produces iron silicate (slag) when iron oxide reacts with silica.