Q86 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Chemistry

Which of the following elements is present as the impurity to the maximum extent in the pig iron?

Correct answer
A
Carbon
B
Silicon
C
Phosphorus
D
Manganese

Solution

Pig iron contains about $4 \%$ carbon (major impurity) and other impurities (S, P, Si, $\mathrm{Mn}$ ) in trace amounts

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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