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The purest form of iron is prepared by oxidising impurities from cast iron in a reverberatory furnace. Which iron ore is used to line the furnace? Explain by giving reaction.

NEETprep Answer:

(a) Haematite

({Fe}_{2} O_{3})

ore is used to line the furnace.

(b)

\underset{Haematite lining}{{Fe}_{2} O_{3}} + \underset{\underset{(p r e s e n t i n c a s t i r o n)}{Impurities}}{3 C} \to \underset{Wrought iron}{2 Fe} + 3 CO

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