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What is the role of limestone during the extraction of iron fr

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What is the role of limestone during the extraction of iron from haematite ore?

A

Leaching agent

B

Oxidizing agent

C

Reducing agent

D

Flux

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During the extraction of iron from haematite ore, limestone acts as a flux. Limestone decomposes froming CaO which reacts with silica forming slag.

C a C O_{3} \to C a O + C O_{2}

C a O + S i O_{2} \to C a S i O_{3} (s l a g)

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Question Text	What is the role of limestone during the extraction of iron from haematite ore?
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