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Presence of SO2 in furnace gases attacks the ferrous metal by way of

accelerating the rate of scaling.
causing metal embrittlement.
attacking the grain boundaries; particularly severe on low carbon and nickel bearing steels at high temperature.
all (a), (b) and (c).

Correct Answer: all (a), (b) and (c).

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