JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Metallurgy / धातुकर्म Question Bank Roasting and Calcination

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    A metal obtained directly by roasting of its sulphide ore is [Pune CET 1998]

    A) \[Cu\]

    B) \[Pb\]

    C) \[Hg\]

    D) \[Zn\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    When conc. \[HgS\] ore is roasted \[HgS+{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{773-873K}Hg+S{{O}_{2}}\] At this temperature, mercury vaporises and the vapours are condensed to the liquid metal. Mercury so obtained is about 99.7% pure.


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