The following reaction occurs in the Blast furnance where iron ore is reduced to iron metal Fe 2 O 3( s ) +3 CO ( g ) rightleftharpoons Fe ( l ) +3 CO 2( g ) Using the Le-chatelier's principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium.

Chemistry · Metallurgy

JEE Main 2024 — 5 April, Shift 1 — Question 60

The following reaction occurs in the Blast furnance where iron ore is reduced to iron metal

$\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3(\mathrm{~s})}+3 \mathrm{CO}_{(\mathrm{g})} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe}_{(\mathrm{l})}+3 \mathrm{CO}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$ Using the Le-chatelier's principle, predict which one of the

following will not disturb the equilibrium.

Option A:
Addition of $\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$
Correct
Option B:
Addition of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$
Option C:
Removal of CO
Option D:
Removal of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$

Answer: A

Step-by-step solution

When solid added no effect on equilibrium.

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Exam: JEE Main 2024
Paper: 5 April, Shift 1
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: Metallurgy
Topic: Reduction of Ore to Metal - All methods