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QJEEM22Chd2dc: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM22Chd2dc Solution: Given below are two statements. Statement I : Pig iron is…
Given below are two statements.
Statement I : Pig iron is obtained by heating cast iron with scrap iron.
Statement II : Pig iron has a relatively lower carbon content than that of cast iron.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Multiple Choice Options
- A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are not correct.
- C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct.
- D Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Cast iron is made by melting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air blast.
Hence Statement-I is incorrect
But Pig iron has relatively more carbon content
Hence statement-II is incorrect
Hence Statement-I is incorrect
But Pig iron has relatively more carbon content
Hence statement-II is incorrect