Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Which of the reaction is suitable for concentrating ore by leaching process ?

  1. A $$ 2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}+3 \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{SO}_{2} $$
  2. B $$\mathrm{Fe}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{4}+\mathrm{CO} \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{FeO}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}$$
  3. C $$\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+2 \mathrm{NaOH}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Na}\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{4}\right]$$ Correct answer
  4. D $$\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+6 \mathrm{Mg} \rightarrow 6 \mathrm{MgO}+4 \mathrm{Al}$$

Solution

Leaching involves the treatment of ore with a suitable reagent so as it make it soluble while impurities remain insoluble. <br/><br/> $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+2 \mathrm{NaOH}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow \underset{\text{Soluble complex}}{2 \mathrm{Na}\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{4}\right]}$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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