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Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • roasting followed by self-reduction
  • electrolytic reduction
  • roasting followed by reduction with carbon
  • roasting followed by reduction with another metal
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The Correct Option is C

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Extraction of Zn from zinc blends is achieved by roasting followed by reduction with carbon. Reactions involved are: $ {2ZnS+3O2->[heat]2ZnO + 2SO2 (Roasting)}$ $ {ZnO + C(Coke)->[heat]Zn + CO (Re duction)}$
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