Eutectoid reaction occurs at

A. 600°C

B. 727°C

C. 1147°C

D. 1493°C

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In eutectoid reaction, the austenite transforms into a phase mixture of ferrite (containing 0.76% C) and cementite.
This phase mixture is known as pearlite.
The eutectoid reaction occurs at a constant temperature.
This is known as eutectoid temperature and is 727°C.