Chemistry
JAMB 1978
Which of the following reactions does not take place in the smelting of iron in a blast furnace?
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A.
\(CaCO_{3(s)} → CaO_{(s)} + (CO_{2(g)}\)
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B.
\(C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} → CO_{2(g)}\)
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C.
3\(Fe{(s)} + 2O_{2(g)} → FeO_{4(s)}\)
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D.
\(SiO_{2(s)} + CaO_{(s)} → CaSiO_{3(s)}\)
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E.
\(CO_{2(g)} + C_{(s)} → 2CO_{(g)}\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
This reaction 3\(Fe{(s)} + 2O_{2(g)} → FeO_{4(s)}\) does not take place during the smelting of iron in a blast furnace
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