Iron pyrites are converted to iron oxide by the process of:

Electrolysis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Calcination

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Roasting

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

None of these

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Roasting
Roasting is done in the presence of oxygen to convert iron pyrite to iron oxide by giving out sulfur dioxide gas.
${2 F e S}_{2} + {3 O}_{2} \to 2 F e O + {2 S O}_{2}$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

In the process of extraction of iron from iron pyrite ore, which of the following process is/are used for concentration of ore?

Which of the following gas is produced by roasting iron pyrites in air?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program