KVPY2011ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
In the conversion of zinc ore to zinc metal, the process of roasting involves.
Options
- AZnCO ₃ ZnO
- BZnO ZnSO ₄
- CZnS ZnO
- DZnS ZnSO ₄
Correct answer
C. ZnS ZnO
Step-by-step solution
2 ZnS +3 O ₂ 950^ C 2 ZnO +2 SO ₂ ZnS +2 O ₂ 950^ C ZnSO ₄ then 2 ZnSO ₄ 950^ C 2 ZnO +2 SO ₂+ O ₂