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In the melting of iron, which of the following reactions takes place in the blast furnace at 400°C-600°C?
A
CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3
B
2FeS + 3O2 → 2Fe + SO2
C
FeSiO3 → FeSiO3
D
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
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A
CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3
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B
2FeS + 3O2 → 2Fe + SO2
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C
FeSiO3 → FeSiO3
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D
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
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Explanation
In the cooler upper zone of the blast furnace (400°C-600°C), the initial reduction of iron oxide by carbon monoxide occurs: Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2.
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