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Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy and Applications Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

In the extractive metallurgy of iron, the highest temperature in the blast furnance is found :

A
in the upper most part where reduction takes place.
B
in the lower part where fusion takes place.
C
in the middle part where slag formation takes place.
D
in the lower most part where combustion of carbon takes place.

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D

Highest temperature 2170 K is found in the lower most part of the blast furnance, where carbon burns to form CO 2 . C + O 2 — → CO 2

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