NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
which of the following reaction explains a smelting process?
Options
- A  ZnCO 3 → ZnO + CO 2
- B  Fe 2 O 3 + 3 C → 2 Fe + 3 CO
- C  2 PbS + 3 O 2 → 2 PbO + 2 SO 2
- D  Al 2 O 3 · 2 H 2 O → Al 2 O 3 + 2 H 2 O
Correct answer
B.   Fe 2 O 3 + 3 C → 2 Fe + 3 CO
Step-by-step solution
  ZnCO 3 → ZnO + CO 2 , It shows the calcination process, Heating of hydrated and carbonated ore in the absence of the air then metal oxide will form. Fe 2 O 3 + 3 C → 2 Fe + 3 CO , This is the smelting process. In this process reduction of metal oxide in the presence of the suitable reducing agent like C and CO to get the metal oxide.   2 PbS + 3 O 2 → 2 PbO + 2 SO 2 , This is the roasting process. In this process, heating of the sulphide ores in the presence of the air to obtain the me