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What is the purpose of adding limestone in the extraction of iron?
AAs a reducing agent
BTo act as a flux
CTo provide heat
DTo oxidize the ore
✓ Correct Answer: B — To act as a flux
Limestone (CaCO3) decomposes to CaO, which acts as a flux to remove silica (gangue) as slag.
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