The following reactions take place in the blast furnace during the preparation of impure iron. Identify the reaction pertaining to the formation of the slag.

  • A
    $Fe_2O_{3(s)} + 3CO_{(g)} \rightarrow 2Fe_{(l)} + 3CO_{2(g)}$
  • B
    $CaCO_{3(s)} \rightarrow CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$
  • C
    $CaO_{(s)} + SiO_{2(s)} \rightarrow CaSiO_{3(l)}$
  • D
    $2C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{(g)}$

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