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The percentage of carbon is the least in :
A
White cast iron
B
Grey cast iron
C
Wrought iron
D
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Correct option is D)
1: wrought iron carbon content 0.05-0.25%
2 : white and grey iron is the type of cast iron which contain 2.14-6.67% carbon.
3: steel contain 0.008-2.14% carbon So D. Steel has least Carbon %
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