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In the extraction of Iron, the temperature in the Hearth (bottom part of the blast furnace) is approximately:

A500°C
B1000°C
C1500°C
D2500°C

✓ Correct Answer: C1500°C

The hearth is the hottest part of the blast furnace, reaching around 1500°C to 1600°C to keep the iron and slag molten.

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