JEE Main202126 Aug 2021Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Given below are two statements: Statement I : Sphalerite is a sulphide ore of zinc and copper glance is a sulphide ore of copper. Statement II : It is possible to separate two sulphide ores by adjusting proportion of oil to water or by using 'depressants' in a froth flotation method. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- AStatement I is true but Statement II is false.
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are true.
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are false.
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true.
Correct answer
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Step-by-step solution
Sphalerite is ZnS Copper glance is Cu 2 S It is possible to separate two sulphide ores by adjusting proportion of oil to water or by using 'depressants'. For example, in case of an ore containing ZnS and PbS , the depressant used is NaCN . It selectively prevents ZnS from coming to the froth but allows PbS to come with the froth.