Which of the following reactions does not take place in the smelting of iron in a blast furnace?

  • A CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g)
  • B C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g)
  • C 3FeCO(s) + 2OCO2(g) FeO4(s)
  • D SiO2(s) + CaO(s) CaCO3(s)
  • E CO2(g) + C(s) 2CO(g)
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The correct answer is C. 3FeCO(s) + 2OCO2(g) FeO4(s)

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