Consider the following statements: Coke is one of the materials of the charge added to blast furnace for the production of steel/iron. Its function is to I. act as a reducing agent. II. remove silica associated with the iron ore. III. function as fuel, to supply heat. IV. act as an oxidizing agent. Of these statements:
Options
(a)I and II are correct
(b)II and IV are correct
(c)I and III are correct
(d)III and IV are correct
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