COMEDK2018ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Which of the following reaction taking place in the blast furnace is endothermic?
Options
- ACaCO ₃ CaO + CO ₂
- B2 C + O ₂ 2 CO
- CC + O ₂ CO ₂
- DFe ₂ O ₃+3 CO 2 Fe +3 CO ₂
Correct answer
A. CaCO ₃ CaO + CO ₂
Step-by-step solution
Decomposition of calcium carbonate to form calcium oxide and carbondioxide is endothermic reaction. CaCO ₃ CaO + CO ₂