The following reaction take place in the blast in the proparation of impure iron identify the reaction pertatining to the formetion of the slag

Options

A. ` Fe_2O_3(s) + 3 CO(g) to 2 Fe (l) + 3 CO _ 2(g) `
B. `CaCO_ 3 (s) to CaO (s) + CO _ 2 (g) `
C. `CaO (s) + SiO_2 (s) to CaSiO _ 3 (s) `
D. ` 2C (s) + O_2 (g) to 2 CO (g) `

Answer

C

Explanation

In metallurgy of Fe, ` CaSiO_ 3 ` is formed as slag in the blast furnace.