Which reaction from the following occurs at $2000 \ K$ in the blast furnace for the extraction of iron?

  • A
    $CaO + SiO_2 \longrightarrow CaSiO_3$
  • B
    $CaCO_3 \longrightarrow CaO + CO_2$
  • C
    $Fe_2O_3 + 3CO \longrightarrow 2Fe + 3CO_2$
  • D
    $2C + O_2 \longrightarrow 2CO$

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