Metals below carbon in the reactivity series

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Which of the following correctly describes the extraction of iron from iron(III) oxide in a blast furnace?

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Correct option: Iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide.

Common mistakes: Selecting 'iron(III) oxide is oxidised by carbon'

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A1 · 1 mark · Selects correct option: Iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide.

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The correct answer is: Iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide.