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QJEEM21Che373: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Che373 Solution: Consider two chemical reactions (A) and (B) that take place…

Consider two chemical reactions (A) and (B) that take place during metallurgical process:

(A) ZnCO3(s)⟶ΔZnO(s)+CO2(g)

(B) 2ZnS(s)+3O2(g)⟶Δ2ZnO(s)+2SO2(g)

The correct option of names given to them respectively is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A (A) is calcination and (B) is roasting
  • B Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both are roasting
  • C Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both are calcination
  • D (A) is roasting and (B) is calcination

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

(A) ZnCO3(s)⟶ΔZnO(s)+CO2(g)

Heating in absence of oxygen in calcination.

(B) 2ZnS(s)+3O2(g)⟶Δ2ZnO(s)+2SO2(g)

Heating in presence of oxygen in roasting.

Hence, (A) is calcination while (B) in roasting.

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