NEET2018ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Lead is extracted from galena ( PbS ) , either by following ways. Auto-reduction process is
Options
- AI
- BII
- CBoth (a) and (b)
- DNone of these
Correct answer
B. II
Step-by-step solution
In auto-reduction, no external reducing agent is required. In such reduction reaction, the product formed acts as a reducing agent and reduces the oxide to metal. Thus, only reaction II is called auto-reduction. aligned & 2 PbS +3 O ₂ Roasted in air 2 PbO +2 SO ₂ & 2 PbO + PbS 3 ~Pb + SO ₂ & array l (Act as a reducing agent) array aligned