In the extraction of iron, which of the following reactions does NOT take place in the blast furnace?

In the extraction of iron, which of the following reactions does NOT take place in the blast furnace?

A CO₂ + C â†’ 2CO
B 2Fe₂O₃ + 3C â†’ 4Fe + 3CO₂
C Fe₂O₃ + 3C â†’ 2Fe + 3CO₂
D CaCO₃ â†’ CaO + CO₂
E CaO + SiO₂ â†’ CaSiO₃

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The correct answer is B. 2Fe₂O₃ + 3C â†’ 4Fe + 3CO₂

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