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Limestone is added into the blast furnace mainly to:

Limestone is added into the blast furnace mainly to:
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  • A Produce hydrogen gas
  • B Reduce furnace temperature
  • C Remove silica impurities
  • D Increase oxygen supply
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Limestone decomposes to form calcium oxide, which reacts with silica impurities to form slag.

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