Q5 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

Consider two chemical reactions (A) and (B) that
take place during metallurgical process:
(A) ZnCO3s⟶ΔZnOs+CO2g
(B) 2ZnSs+3O2g⟶Δ2ZnOs+2SO2g
The correct option of names given to them respectively is:

  • Correct answer
    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

Solution

(A) ZnCO3S⟶ΔZnOs+CO2g

Heating in absence of oxygen in calcination.

(B) 2Znss+3O2g→2ZnOg+2SO2g

heating in presence of oxygen in roasting Hence (A) is calcination while (B) in roasting.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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