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First product of the blast furnace in the process of converting iron ore into useful metal by reduction is called ________. 

A.

cast iron

B.

wrought iron

C.

pig iron

D.

steel

Answer ( Option C)

pig iron

Solution

First product of the blast furnace in the process of converting iron ore into useful metal by reduction is called pig iron.

Blast furnace :Furnace is used for carrying out not only the basic ore refining process but mainly utilized to melt the metal also. A blast furnace performs basic melting (of iron ore) operation to get pig iron, cupola furnace is used for getting cast iron and an electric arc furnace is used for re-melting steel.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

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