Q81 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Chemistry

Flux is used to

A
remove all type of impurities
B
reduce metal oxide
C
remove carbonate and sulphate
Correct answer
D
remove silica and undesirable metal oxides

Solution

Flux removes silica and undesirable metal oxides as silicates, etc.

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

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