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Which among the following is incorrect with respect to metallurgy of iron?

 

Option: 1

Zone of combustion : \mathrm{\mathrm{C}+\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2}


Option: 2

Zone of slag formation : \mathrm{CaO}+\mathrm{SiO}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CaSiO}_3


Option: 3

Zone of reduction : \mathrm{Fe}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+3 \mathrm{CO} \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{CO}_2+2 \mathrm{Fe}


Option: 4

None of the above


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All the given reactions are taking place in blast furnace during the metallurgy of iron in their respective given zones.

Zone of combustion: \mathrm{C}+\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2
Zone of slag formation: \mathrm{CaO}+\mathrm{SiO}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CaSiO}_3
Zone of reduction: \mathrm{Fe}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+3 \mathrm{CO} \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{CO}_2+2 \mathrm{Fe}

Therefore, none of the given statements are incorrect.

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