Q12 / 150 · MHT CET 2019 (Shift 1) · Chemistry

In leaching of alumina from bauxite by Bayer’s process, then ore is treated with

  • Correct answer
    A
    NaOHaq
  • B
    NaCNaq
  • C
    KCNaq
  • D
    Na2CO3aq

Solution

In leaching of alumina from bauxite by Bayer’s process, the ore is treated with NaOH (aq). Concentration is carried out by heating the powdered ore with a concentrated solution of NaOH at 473-523K and 35 – 36 bar pressure. Al2O3 is extracted out as sodium aluminate.
Al2O3s+2NaOHaq+3H2ol→2NaAlOH4aq
The sodium aluminate formed is neutralised by passing CO2 gas and hydrated Al2O3 is precipitated.
2NaAlOH4aq+CO2g→Al2O3.xH2Os+2NaHCO3aq

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

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