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Pure `O_(2)` instead of air is used to oxidise the pig iron because:

A

Molten metal took up small amount of nitrogen which makes the steel brittle

B

Air is not as efficient to oxidise all the impurities to their respective oxides

C

Air contains moisture and will precipitate iron as `Fe_(2)O_(3)`

D

Iron reacts with air to `FeCO_(3)`

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