NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
The extraction principle used in extraction of a metal 'M' can be represented as follows MS + 2 O 2 → MSO 4 MSO 4 + MS → 2 M + 2 SO 2 The metal 'M' is
Options
- AMg
- BPb
- CSn
- DFe
Correct answer
B. Pb
Step-by-step solution
It is a case of self reduction. The concentrated galena (PbS) is partially oxidised by adjusting the air supply. PbS + 2 O 2 → PbSO 4 The temperature is raised, air supply reduced and fresh galena (PbS) added. PbS + PbSO 4 → 2 Pb + 2 SO 2 ↑