Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Consider two chemical reactions (A) and (B) that take place during metallurgical process:

(A) $ZnC{O_{3(s)}}\buildrel \Delta \over \longrightarrow Zn{O_{(s)}} + C{O_{2(g)}}$

(B) $$2Zn{S_{(s)}} + 3{O_{2(g)}}\buildrel \Delta \over \longrightarrow 2Zn{O_{(s)}} + 2S{O_{2(g)}}$$

The correct option of names given to them respectively is :

  1. A (A) is calcination and (B) is roasting Correct answer
  2. B Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both are roasting
  3. C Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both are calcination
  4. D (A) is roasting and (B) is calcination

Solution

(A) $ZnC{O_{3(s)}}\buildrel \Delta \over \longrightarrow Zn{O_{(s)}} + C{O_{2(g)}}$<br><br>Heating in absence of oxygen in calcination.<br><br>(B) $$2Zn{S_{(s)}} + 3{O_{2(g)}}\buildrel \Delta \over \longrightarrow 2Zn{O_{(s)}} + 2S{O_{2(g)}}$$<br><br>Heating in presence of oxygen in roasting.<br><br>Hence, (A) is calcination while (B) in roasting.

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

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