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At $1000^?C$, $Zn_{\left(s\right)}+\frac{1}{2}O_{2\left(g\right)} \to ZnO_{\left(s\right)}$; $\Delta G^{\circ} = -360\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$ $C_{\left(s\right)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2\left(g\right)} \to CO_{\left(g\right)}$; $\Delta G^{\circ} = -460\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$ The correct statement is

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • zinc can be oxidised by carbon monoxide
  • zinc blend is produced during the reaction
  • zinc oxide can be reduced by graphite
  • zinc can be oxidised by graphite
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The Correct Option is C

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Answer (c) zinc oxide can be reduced by graphite
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Concepts Used:

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal