Chemistryhard · Past Paper
The most common reducing agent used in the blast furnace for iron extraction is:
ACarbon
BCarbon monoxide
CHydrogen
DAluminum
✓ Correct Answer: B — Carbon monoxide
While coke (C) is the fuel, Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the primary reducing agent that reduces iron oxides to metal.
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