Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2020

Among statements (a) - (d), the correct ones are
(a) Lime stone is decomposed to CaO during the extraction of iron from its oxides.
(b) In the extraction of silver, silver is extracted as an anionic complex.
(c) Nickel is purified by Mond’s process.
(d) Zr and Ti are purified by Van Arkel method.

  1. A (a), (c) and (d) only
  2. B (c) and (d) only
  3. C (b), (c) and (d) only
  4. D (a), (b), (c) and (d) Correct answer

Solution

(a) CaCO<sub>3</sub> $\buildrel \Delta \over \longrightarrow$ CaO + CO<sub>2</sub> {In Blast furnace} <br><br>(b) In extraction of silver, silver is extracted as an anionic complex [Ag(CN)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>–</sup>. <br><br>Ag/Ag<sub>2</sub>S + CN<sup>-</sup> $\to$ [Ag(CN)<sub>2</sub>] <sup>–</sup> <br><br>(c) Ni is purified by mond's process <br><br>Ni + 4CO $\buildrel {330 - 350K} \over \longrightarrow$ Ni(CO)<sub>4</sub> <br><br>Ni(CO)<sub>4</sub> $\buildrel {450 - 470K} \over \longrightarrow$ Ni + 4CO <br><br>(d) Zr and Ti are purified by van arkel method

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

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