wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
4
You visited us 4 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Leaching is commercially carried out for in the concentration of:

A
galena
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
argentite
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
copper pyrites
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
tin stone
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B argentite
Leaching is a process in which the ore is dissolved in a suitable solvent, where the impurities remain undissolved. This method is used in the extraction of Ag from Argentite where is, the ore is dissolved in sodium cyanide solution.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Hydrometallurgy
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon