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The process of extraction of Au and Ag ores is based on their solubility in:
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Correct option: D
KCN
Option D is correct because the extraction of Au and Ag ores is based on their solubility in KCN (potassium cyanide) solution, which forms soluble cyanide complexes.
92 Easy
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Anglesite is an ore of:
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Correct option: D
Pb\mathrm{Pb}
Option D (Pb\mathrm{Pb}) is correct because anglesite is a lead sulfate mineral (PbSO4\mathrm{PbSO_4}), making it an ore of lead.
93 Medium
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Thermite process is used in reduction of
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Correct option: A
Cr2O3\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{r}_2}{\mathrm{O}_3}
Option A (Cr2O3\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{r}_2}{\mathrm{O}_3}) is correct because the thermite process, using aluminum as a reducing agent, is commonly used to reduce chromium(III) oxide.
94 Easy
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Statement – I: Ellingham diagram explains the kinetics of reduction process.

Statement – II: Hydraulic washing, a method of concentration of ore is based on the
differences in gravities of the ore and the gangue.

In the light of above statements choose the correct option among the following.
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Correct option: D
Statement – I is false but statement – II is true
Option D (Statement – I is false but statement – II is true) is correct because Ellingham diagrams relate to thermodynamics, not kinetics, and hydraulic washing separates based on gravity differences.
95 Easy
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Chinese white is:
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Correct option: D
ZnO
Option D is correct because Chinese white is the common name for Zinc oxide (ZnO), which is used as a pigment.
96 Medium
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Presence of small impurity usually makes a metal quite hard because the impurities:
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Correct option: B
Reduce the number of slide planes
Option B (Reduce the number of slide planes) is correct because impurities disrupt the regular arrangement of atoms, hindering the movement of dislocations and reducing the number of slide planes.
97 Easy
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In which metal’s metallurgical process carbon is used for reduction of metal oxides?
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Correct option: C
Fe
Option C is correct because carbon is commonly used as a reducing agent in the metallurgical process of iron (Fe) extraction from its oxides.
98 Medium
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Titanium containing mineral found in our country is
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Correct option: C
Elmanite
Option C (Elmanite) is correct because Ilmenite is a titanium-containing mineral found in many countries, including India.
99 Medium
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Purpose of smelting of an ore is
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Correct option: C
To reduce it
Option C (To reduce it) is correct because smelting involves using a reducing agent to extract the metal from its oxide ore.
100 Easy
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On igniting Fe2O3\mathrm{F}{\mathrm{e}_2}{\mathrm{O}_3} at 14000∘^\circC, the product obtained is
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Correct option: D
Metallic iron
Option D (Metallic iron) is correct because at very high temperatures, iron oxide decomposes to form metallic iron and oxygen.
101 Medium
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The impurity of sulphur makes the iron:
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Correct option: B
Red short
Option B (Red short) is correct because the presence of sulfur as an impurity in iron makes it brittle when hot, a condition known as red shortness.
102 Easy
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Which is not a basic flux?
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Correct option: C
SiO2\mathrm{Si}{\mathrm{O}_2}
Option C (SiO2) is correct because silicon dioxide (SiO2SiO_2) is an acidic flux, while the others are basic fluxes.
103 Easy
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Which is not an ore of iron?
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Correct option: C
Cassiterite
Option C is correct because Cassiterite (SnO2SnO_2) is an ore of tin, not iron.
104 Medium
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After partial roasting the sulphide ore of copper is reduced by:
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Correct option: C
Self reduction
Option C (Self reduction) is correct because after partial roasting, the remaining sulphide ore reacts with the formed oxide to reduce itself to the metal.
105 Hard
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What is the EAN of Ag\mathrm{Ag} in the product obtained after Leaching process?
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Correct option: A
50
Option A (50) is correct because the EAN of Ag in the complex [Ag(CN)2]−[Ag(CN)_2]^- is 47 (atomic number) - 1 (charge) + 4 (2 CN ligands * 2 electrons each) = 50.
106 Easy
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Melting of Zn metal and then pouring it into cold water gives:
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Correct option: B
Granulated Zn
Option B (Granulated Zn) is correct because rapidly cooling molten zinc by pouring it into cold water results in the formation of small, irregular granules.
107 Medium
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Bessemer’s converter is used in the manufacture of:
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Correct option: C
Steel
Option C (Steel) is correct because the Bessemer converter is a steel-making process that removes impurities from pig iron by oxidation.
108 Easy
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In zone refining method, the molten zone :
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Correct option: C
contains more impurity than the original
Option C (contains more impurity than the original) is correct because in zone refining, impurities are more soluble in the molten zone and thus concentrate there as the zone moves.
109 Medium
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The extraction of nickel involves:
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Correct option: C
The formation and thermal decomposition of Ni(CO)4\mathrm{Ni}{\left( {\mathrm{CO}} \right)_4}
Option C (The formation and thermal decomposition of Ni(CO)4\mathrm{Ni}{{\left( {\mathrm{CO}} \right)}_4}) is correct because the Mond process involves forming a volatile nickel carbonyl complex and then decomposing it at a higher temperature to obtain pure nickel.
110 Hard
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For the metallurgical process of which of the following calcined ore can be reduced by carbon?
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Correct option: A
Haematite
Option A (Haematite) is correct because haematite (Fe2O3) is an iron oxide that can be reduced by carbon in a blast furnace.
111 Medium
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Heating mixture of Cu2O  and  Cu2S\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{u}_2}\mathrm{O}\;\mathrm{and}\;\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{u}_2}\mathrm{S} will give
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Correct option: D
Cu+SO2\mathrm{Cu} + \mathrm{S}{\mathrm{O}_2}
Option D is correct because when Cu2OCu_2O and Cu2SCu_2S are heated together, they react to form copper metal and sulfur dioxide.
112 Medium
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Which among the following is a carbonate ore ?
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Correct option: C
Siderite
Option C (Siderite) is correct because Siderite (FeCO3FeCO_3) is a carbonate ore.
113 Medium
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Which of the following statements about the advantage of roasting sulphide ore before reduction is true?

a. The ΔfGo\Delta_{{f}} {G}^{\mathrm{o}} of the sulphide is greater than that for CS2{CS}_2 and H2S{H}_2 {S}

b. The ΔG\Delta {G} is negative for roasting sulphide ore to oxide.

c. Roasting sulphide to oxide is thermodynamically feasible

d. Carbon and hydrogen are suitable reducing agents for metal sulphides
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Correct option: B
a, b, and c
Option B (a, b, and c) is correct because all three statements accurately describe the advantages of roasting sulfide ore before reduction.
114 Hard
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Which series of reactions correctly represents chemical relations related to iron and its compound?
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Correct option: D
Fe→O2,  HeatFe3O4→CO,  600∘ C FeO→CO,  700∘ CFe Fe\xrightarrow{{{O_2},\,\,Heat}}F{e_3}{O_4}\xrightarrow{{CO,\,\,600^\circ \,C}}\,FeO\xrightarrow{{CO,\,\,700^\circ \,C}}Fe\,
Option D is correct because it accurately depicts the stepwise reduction of iron oxide (Fe3O4Fe_3O_4) to iron (Fe) using CO at different temperatures.
115 Medium
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Electrolysis of fused carnallite gives:
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Correct option: D
K,Mg  and  Cl2\mathrm{K},\mathrm{Mg }\;\mathrm{and}\;\mathrm{ C}{\mathrm{l}_2}
Option D (K, Mg and Cl₂) is correct because carnallite (KCl.MgCl₂.6H₂O) upon electrolysis yields potassium, magnesium, and chlorine gas.
116 Medium
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One of the following metals is obtained by leaching its ore with dilute cyanide solution. Identify it.
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Correct option: C
Silver
Option C is correct because silver is extracted by leaching its ore with a dilute cyanide solution, forming a soluble silver cyanide complex.
117 Medium
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Roasting of HgS in air produces:
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Correct option: D
Hg
Option D (Hg) is correct because roasting HgS in air produces mercury and sulfur dioxide.
118 Medium
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Which is wrongly matched for refining of metal elements?
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Correct option: D
Zn,Cd\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd} from impurities : Liquation with high boiling points
Option D (Zn,Cd\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd} from impurities : Liquation with high boiling points) is wrongly matched because liquation is suitable for metals with low melting points, not high boiling points.
119 Easy
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Which is not an organic compound?
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Correct option: D
Ammonium cyanate
Option D (Ammonium cyanate) is correct because it is an inorganic compound, while the others are organic.
120 Medium
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Pig iron is converted into steel by reducing the amount of carbon contained in it, in a:
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Correct option: C
Bessemer’s converter
Option C (Bessemer’s converter) is correct because it is the equipment used to reduce the carbon content in pig iron to produce steel.
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