JEE Main2012ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by
Options
- Aroasting followed by self-reduction
- Belectrolytic reduction
- Croasting followed by reduction with carbon
- Droasting followed by reduction with another metal
Correct answer
C. roasting followed by reduction with carbon
Step-by-step solution
Extraction of Zn from zinc blends is achieved by roasting followed by reduction with carbon. Reactions involved are : aligned & 2 ZnS +3 O ₂ heat 2 ZnO +2 SO ₂ (Roasting) & ZnO + C ( Coke ) heat Zn + CO (Re duction) aligned