Question:

Which of the following shows an incorrect method of refining?

Updated On: Mar 21, 2025
  • Zinc : Liquation
  • Copper : Electrolysis
  • Titanium : Van Arkel Method
  • Nickel : Mond’s Process
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Nowadays, hard water is softened by using synthetic ion exchangers. This method is more efficient than the zeolite process, also known as the Permutit process. Additionally, the synthetic resin method does not result in the formation of soluble sodium salts, making Statement II incorrect. Therefore, both statements I and II are incorrect.

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