NEET2021ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
The maximum temperature that can be achieved in blast furnace is:
Options
- Aupto 1200   K
- Bupto 2200   K
- Cupto 1900   K
- Dupto 5000   K
Correct answer
B. upto 2200   K
Step-by-step solution
Hot air is blown from the bottom of the furnace and coke is burnt to give temperature up to about 2200K in the lower portion itself. It is the highest temperature in the blast furnace.