JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3mt074
Which reaction in the blast furnace regenerates the reducing gas CO from COX2?
ACaO+SiOX2CaSiOX3
BC+OX2COX2
CC+COX22CO
DCaCOX3CaO+COX2
Answer: C
Hot coke reduces the COX2 formed in the reduction zone: C+COX22CO. Burning coke gives COX2, limestone decomposition gives COX2 and slag formation involves no gas.