Which among the following reactions occurs at the zone of slag formation in the extraction of iron by a blast furnace?

  • A
    $C + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \longrightarrow CO$
  • B
    $CaO + SiO_2 \longrightarrow CaSiO_3$
  • C
    $Fe_2O_3 + 3CO \longrightarrow 2Fe + 3CO_2$
  • D
    $Fe_2O_3 + 3C \longrightarrow 2Fe + 3CO$

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