Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Extraction of metals

Extraction of metals — practice question

Which equation shows a reaction that occurs when iron is extracted from its ore in the blast furnace?

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

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