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General Principles And Processes of Isolation Of Elements
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Which of the following elements is present as the impurity to the maximum extent in the big iron?

  • Carbon

  • Silicon

  • Phosphorus

  • Manganese

Answer

A.

Carbon

Pig iron contains about 4% carbon (major impurity) and other impurities (S, P, Si, Mn) in trace amount.

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