NEET
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- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
How is the oxide reduced to metal in the Blast furnace?
How is the oxide reduced to metal in the Blast furnace?
Options
- ABy burning coke
- BBy mixing with limestone
- CBy applying pressure
- DBy the addition of water
Correct answer
A. By burning coke
Step-by-step solution
In the Blast furnace, the oxide is reduced to metal primarily by burning coke, providing the required heat for reduction.