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Discussion Forum : Chemical Engineering Basics - Section 1 (Q.No. 22)
Chemical Engineering Basics
22.
In the blast furnace, incorporation of water vapour in the blast gives the following effect.
Increases the reducing potential of the gas.
Increases the flame temperature.
No significant change occurs.
Increases the hydrogen content in the metal.
Answer: Option
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Krista said:   2 years ago
The reaction of water and carbon creates carbon monoxide and hydrogen, which are reducing agents.

Thus, it allows the gas to absorb more electrons, hence increasing its reducing potential.
Auchithya said:   1 decade ago
Makes the gas to acquire more electrons.
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