What is the type of chemical reaction carried out after roasting in order to obtain zinc?

reduction

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oxidation

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both A and B

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D reduction
Reduction is carried out after roasting to obtain zinc.

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Explain with reasons:

(a) In the electrolytic reduction of alumina, the graphite anode is gradually consumed.

Why the anode has to be replaced in this process?

(b) Roasting is carried out on sulphide ores and not on carbonate ores.

(d) Electrolytic reduction is done to obtain aluminium?

(e) Why 'the food containing iron salts' should not be cooked in aluminium utensils?

Roasting is carried out on carbonate ores for obtaining its oxide form.

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