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Iron is produced from its ore, iron oxide, by using a displacement reaction.

This is done in a blast furnace.


Which element is used to displace iron?

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Answer:

its carbon

Step-by-step explanation:

iron oxide + carbon = iron + carbon dioxide

as coke(mainly carbon) is a raw material gone into a blast furnace displaces iron.

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