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Which gas can by itself reduce iron oxides in direct reduction of iron?
ANitrogen
BHelium
CArgon
DHydrogen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hydrogen
The Ellingham curves show hydrogen alone is a sufficient reductant for iron oxides.
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