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In the electrolytic purification of copper some gold is found in the:
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Correct option: C
Anode mud
Option C (Anode mud) is correct because during electrolytic refining, less reactive metals like gold collect as anode mud.
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For purification of alumina, the modern processes most useful when (i) the impurity present is a lot iron oxides and (ii) the impurity present is a lot of silica, are
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Correct option: D
For (i) Baeyer’s process; for (ii) Serpeck’s process
Option D (For (i) Baeyer’s process; for (ii) Serpeck’s process) is correct because Baeyer's process is suitable for removing iron oxides, and Serpeck's process is used to remove silica.
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The overall reaction for the electrolytic production of aluminium by means of the Hall Heroult process may be represented as
At , the standard free energy change for the process is . The minimum voltage required to produce one mole aluminium at this temperature is
At , the standard free energy change for the process is . The minimum voltage required to produce one mole aluminium at this temperature is
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Correct option: A
Option A (1.02 V) is correct because it is calculated using the formula , where n is the number of moles of electrons transferred, F is Faraday's constant, and E is the cell potential.
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A common metal used as reductant for the extraction of metals from their oxides is:
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Correct option: B
Option B is correct because aluminum is a strong reducing agent and is commonly used in the extraction of metals from their oxides, especially when carbon reduction is not feasible (e.g., in the aluminothermic process).
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Ferric oxide in furnace is reduced by:
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Correct option: C
CO
Option C (CO) is correct because in the blast furnace, carbon monoxide (CO) is the primary reducing agent that reduces ferric oxide () to iron.
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An ore of silver is:
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Correct option: A
Argentite
Option A (Argentite) is the correct answer because Argentite () is a sulfide mineral and an important ore of silver.
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Which metal adsorbs hydrogen?
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Correct option: A
Pd
Option A (Pd) is correct because Palladium (Pd) is well-known for its ability to adsorb large volumes of hydrogen gas.
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The material used for the lining of Bessemer’s converter in the extraction of copper is:
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Correct option: B
Lime
Option B (Lime) is correct because lime (CaO) is used as a lining in Bessemer converters, especially when dealing with acidic impurities.
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Which method of purification is represented by the following equation:
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Correct option: D
Van Arkel
Option D (Van Arkel) is correct because the Van Arkel method involves the formation of a volatile metal iodide, its decomposition on a hot filament, and deposition of pure metal.
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The maximum temperature that can be achieved in blast furnace is:
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Correct option: D
Upto 2200 K
Option D is correct because the maximum temperature that can be achieved in a blast furnace is up to 2200 K.
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The pyrolusite ore contains:
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Correct option: C
Mn
Option C (Mn) is correct because pyrolusite is a manganese oxide mineral ().
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Which one of the following is the most correct statement?
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Correct option: B
Brass is a substitutional alloy, while steel is an interstitial alloy
Option B (Brass is a substitutional alloy, while steel is an interstitial alloy) is correct because brass has atoms of similar size replacing each other, while steel has smaller atoms fitting into the spaces between iron atoms.
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The tempering of steel makes it:
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Correct option: B
Soft
Option B (Soft) is correct because tempering steel reduces its brittleness and makes it softer and more ductile.
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Iron is obtained on large scale from haematite():
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Correct option: B
By oxidation
Option A (By reduction) is correct because iron is obtained from hematite by reduction with carbon monoxide in a blast furnace.
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In electrolytic purification, which of the following is made of impure metal?
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Correct option: A
Anode
Option A (Anode) is correct because in electrolytic purification, the impure metal is used as the anode, where it gets oxidized and dissolved into the electrolyte.
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Consider the following statements-
(A) In theAluminothermite process, aluminium acts as reducing agent.
(B) The process of extraction of gold involves the formation of and .
(C) In the extractive metallurgy of zinc, partial fusion of with coke is called sintering and reduction of ore to the molten metal is called smelting.
(D) Extractive metallurgy of silver from its ore argentine involves complex formation and displacement by more electropositive metal.
Choose the correct options-
(A) In theAluminothermite process, aluminium acts as reducing agent.
(B) The process of extraction of gold involves the formation of and .
(C) In the extractive metallurgy of zinc, partial fusion of with coke is called sintering and reduction of ore to the molten metal is called smelting.
(D) Extractive metallurgy of silver from its ore argentine involves complex formation and displacement by more electropositive metal.
Choose the correct options-
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Correct option: D
A, B, C and D
Option D is correct because all the statements (A, B, C, and D) are factually accurate regarding the extraction of metals.
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Carbon shows maximum capacity of catenation because:
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Correct option: D
C—C bond strength is very high
Option D (C—C bond strength is very high) is correct because the high bond strength allows carbon atoms to form long chains and rings.
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The variety of iron having highest melting point is:
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Correct option: C
Wrought iron
Option C is correct because Wrought iron has the highest melting point among the given options due to its low carbon content.
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The flux used in soldering is:
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Correct option: C
CdO
Option D (None of these) is correct because the flux used in soldering is typically rosin (colophony) or zinc chloride, not HgO, ZnO, or CdO.
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Furnaces are lined with calcium oxide because:
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Correct option: C
It is refractory and basic
Option C (It is refractory and basic) is correct because calcium oxide (CaO) is a refractory material (high melting point) and is basic in nature, making it suitable for lining furnaces, especially those used to process acidic ores.
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After partial roasting, the sulphide of copper is reduced by:
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Correct option: D
Self reduction
Option D (Self reduction) is correct because, after partial roasting, some of the copper sulfide is converted to copper oxide or copper sulfate, which then reacts with the remaining copper sulfide to form copper metal.
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Metal which can be extracted from all the three dolomite, magnesite and carnallite is
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Correct option: C
Mg
Option C (Mg) is correct because Dolomite (), Magnesite (), and Carnallite () all contain magnesium.
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Assertion (A): In the extraction of by Cyanide process, Air must be blown in the disolution of in dil.
Reason (R): Continuous air blow oxidises to and prevents reaction between and
Reason (R): Continuous air blow oxidises to and prevents reaction between and
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Correct option: A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Option A is correct because in the cyanide process for silver extraction, air is blown to oxidize Na2S to Na2SO3, preventing its reaction with Na[Ag(CN)2].
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Which is not employed for refining of metal?
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Correct option: B
Leaching
Option B (Leaching) is correct because leaching is an extraction method, not a refining method.
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Forth floatation method is successful in separating impurities from ores because
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Correct option: D
The pure ore is not easily wetted by water as by pine oil, cresylic acid, etc
Option D is correct because in froth floatation, the ore is preferentially wetted by oil and not by water, allowing it to be separated from impurities.
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The mass of carbon anode consumed (giving only carbon dioxide) in the production of 270 kg of aluminium metal from bauxite by the hall process is
(Atomic mass of Al=27)
(Atomic mass of Al=27)
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Correct option: D
90 kg
Option D (90 kg) is correct because the balanced equation shows that 4 moles of Al are produced for every 3 moles of C consumed, and the calculation confirms this.
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The purest zinc is made by
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Correct option: B
Zone refining
Option B (Zone refining) is correct because Zone refining is a method used to obtain ultra-pure metals, including zinc.
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Which of the following will show Tyndall effect
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Correct option: B
Aqueous solution of soap above critical micelle concentration
Option B (Aqueous solution of soap above critical micelle concentration) is correct because Tyndall effect is exhibited by colloidal solutions, which form above the CMC.
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Correct statement is
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Correct option: A
van-Arkel method is used for extraction of Zr
Option A (van-Arkel method is used for extraction of Zr) is correct because the van-Arkel method is an iodide refining process used for the purification of metals like zirconium and titanium.
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Hydrometallurgy is based on
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Correct option: D
Reduction
Option C (Oxidation) is correct because hydrometallurgy involves the extraction of metals from their ores using aqueous solutions, often involving oxidation to dissolve the metal.
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