NEST2011ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Aluminium and copper are two important metals required on a large scale. Aluminium is extracted from its oxide ore bauxite through separation of alumina (Bayer process) followed by electrolysis of alumina. Copper is extracted from its sulphide ore copper pyrites. The concentrated ore is heated in a reverberatory furnace with silica and the copper matte obtained is heated in a Bessemer furnace with a blast of air to o
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- ACopper is formed due to autoreduction of copper oxide and copper sulphide.
- BAluminium is difficult to obtain by chemical reduction due to its strong electropositive nature and high affin
- CIn the Bayer process sodium carbonate can replace sodium hydroxide.
- DCopper can be extracted from a copper oxide ore by heating with coke.
Correct answer
D. Copper can be extracted from a copper oxide ore by heating with coke.
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