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Consider the following statements : Coke is one of the materials of the charge added to blast furnace for the production of steel/iron. Its function is to I. act as a reducing agent. II. remove silica associated with the iron ore. III. function as fuel, to supply heat. IV. act as an oxidizing agent. Of these statements

Consider the following statements : Coke is one of the materials of the charge added to blast furnace for the production of steel/iron. Its function is to I. act as a reducing agent. II. remove silica associated with the iron ore. III. function as fuel, to supply heat. IV. act as an oxidizing agent. Of these statements:

(a)

I and II are correct

(b)

II and IV are correct

(c)

I and III are correct

(d)

III and IV are correct

Answer:

Explanation