Steel differs from pig iron and wrought iron in that it con…

Chemistry D and F - Block Elements Compounds of Transitional elements Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Steel differs from pig iron and wrought iron in that it contains

No carbon at all

Less carbon than either

More carbon than either

An amount of carbon intermediate between two

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The correct answer is:

% of carbon in wrought iron is 0.2 – 0.5%, in steel 0.5 – 1.5% and in Pig iron 2.5 – 4%.

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