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Which of the following process involves smelting?

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2PbS+3O22PbO+2SO2
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Al2O3.2H2OAl2O3+2H2O
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Fe2O3+CO2Fe+2CO2
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Cr2O3+2AlAl2O3+2Cr+Heat
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Solution

The correct option is C Fe2O3+CO2Fe+2CO2
Smelting : The process of extraction of metal in its molten state by any reducing agent in presence of flux is called smelting.
For example : oxides of less electro - positive metals like Pb, Zn, Fe, Cu are reduced by any other reducing agents.
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Fe2O3+3CO2Fe+3CO2

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