Formation of Ni(CO)4 and its subsequent decomposition into Ni and CO (recycled) makes basis of Mond's process.
Ni+4COT1−→Ni(CO)4T2−→Ni+4CO
T1 and T2 are:
A
100oC,50oC
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B
50oC,100oC
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C
50oC,230oC
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D
230oC,50oC
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Solution
The correct option is D50oC,230oC In the Mond's process, nickel is extracted and purified. Impure nickel reacts with carbon monoxide at 50−60oC temperature and forms Ni(CO)4 leaving all the impurities, then Ni(CO)4 is heated to 220−250oC to give pure nickel and carbon monoxide.