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In the 600 to 700 °C zone of a blast furnace, which is the stronger reductant?
ASolid carbon
BCarbon monoxide
CCarbon dioxide
DNitrogen gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Carbon monoxide
In this range CO to CO2 has a more negative free energy change than C to CO, so CO reduces haematite.
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