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Which outcome resulted from excessive dissolved oxygen during Bessemer converter processing?

A)High-strength steel alloy formation
B)Oxides entrapment caused brittle iron
C)Uniform carbon distribution achieved
D)Reduced slag production efficiency

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Brittle cast iron results due to oxygen readily bonding with iron therefore oxide inclusions compromise grain boundaries reducing ductility, rather than forming strong alloys given complete deoxidation promoting carbon consistency.

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