General methods of extraction of elements from the earth crust
Question
Which of the following reactions taking place in the blast furnace during extraction of iron is endothermic?
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Solution
In this portion, limestone gets decomposed and the resultant lime (CaO) acts as flux, combines with silica (present as impurity - gangue) to form calcium silicate (fusible slag). The reaction is endothermic as heat is required to break chemical bonds in the compound undergoing decomposition.
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