KCET2011ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Which one of the following statements is false?
Options
- ADuring roasting, moisture is removed from the ore
- BThe ore is freed from almost all non-metallic impurities
- CCalcination of ore is carried out in the absence of any blast of air
- DThe concentrated zinc blende is subjected to calcination during its extraction by pyrometallurgy
Correct answer
D. The concentrated zinc blende is subjected to calcination during its extraction by pyrometallurgy
Step-by-step solution
In pyrometallurgy of Zn , ZnS is subjected to roasting.