Which method of purification is represented by the following equation? Ti(s)+2I2(g)523k−−→Til4(g)1700k−−−→Ti(s)+2I2(g)
A
Zone refining
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B
Cupellation
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C
Poling
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D
Van Arkel
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Solution
The correct option is D Van Arkel Ti(s)+2I2(g)523k−−→TiI4(g)
Til4(g)1700k−−−→Ti(s)+2I2(g)
This process is also known as Van Arkel method. It is used for refining Zirconium or Titanium. In this method, oxygen and nitrogen present as impurity are removed by heating metal in an evacuated vessel with iodine.