JEE Main202329 Jan 2023Morning ShiftChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
The reaction representing the Mond process for metal refining is ______
Options
- ANi + 4 CO ⟶ Δ Ni ( CO ) 4
- B2 K Au ( CN ) 2 + Zn ⟶ Δ K 2 Zn ( CN ) 4 + 2 Au
- CZr + 2 I 2 ⟶ Δ ZrI 4
- DZnO + C ⟶ Δ Zn + CO
Correct answer
A. Ni + 4 CO ⟶ Δ Ni ( CO ) 4
Step-by-step solution
Mond process for metal refining: In this process, nickel is heated in a stream of carbon monoxide forming a volatile complex, nickel tetracarbonyl: Ni   +   4 CO   → 330   -   350 K   Ni ( CO ) 4 The carbonyl is subjected to a higher temperature so that it is decomposed giving the pure metal: Ni ( CO ) 4   → 450   -   470 K   Ni   +   4 CO