JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)JEE Main

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Which form of iron has lowest percentage of carbon?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Wrought iron (about 0.1–0.25% carbon) has markedly less carbon than steel (up to ~2%) or cast iron (~3–4%). The correct option is (b).

Question ID VK-147822