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What is the role of a 'Flux' in metallurgy?

ATo speed up the reaction
BTo remove gangue by forming slag
CTo reduce the metal oxide
DTo oxidize the impurities

✓ Correct Answer: BTo remove gangue by forming slag

Flux is a substance added to the furnace to react with gangue and form a fusible waste product called slag.

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