Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Iron is obtained from hematite in the blast furnace at a temperature of around $1550\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Which equation represents the main reaction responsible for raising the temperature inside the furnace?

  • A$\text{CaCO}_3 \rightarrow \text{CaO} + \text{CO}_2$
  • B$\text{C} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2$
  • C$\text{CO}_2 + \text{C} \rightarrow 2\text{CO}$
  • D$\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{CO} \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO}_2$

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