In the conversion of a zinc ore to zinc metal, the process of roasting involves:
A
ZnCO3→ZnO
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
ZnO→ZnSO4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
ZnS→ZnO
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
ZnS→ZnSO4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is AZnS→ZnO In the conversion of a zinc ore to zinc metal, the process of roasting involves heating concentrated zincsulphide ore in the presence of excess air at about 1200 K. 2ZnS+3O2Δ−→2ZnO+2SO2↑