Q26 / 150 · MHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 2) · Chemistry
Which following method is used for refining of impure zirconium?
- ALiquation
- BZone refining
- CPolling
- Correct answerDVan Arkel method
Solution
Van Arkel method is used for refining $Zr$ and $Ti$. Van Arkel process involves heating the impure metal with Iodine. It forms a volatile complex which on decomposition at high temperatures, gives back the metal but in very pure form.
Refining of $Zr$ and $Ti$ using Van Arkel method
For Zirconium,
$\mathrm{Zr}$ (impure) $+2 \mathrm{l}_{2} \rightarrow \mathrm{Zrl}_{4}$
$\mathrm{Zrl}_{4} \rightarrow \mathrm{Zr}$ (pure) $+2 \mathrm{I}_{2}$ (at 1800K)
For Titanium,
Ti(impure) $+2 \mathrm{I}_{2} \rightarrow \mathrm{Til}_{4}$
$\mathrm{Til}_{4} \rightarrow \mathrm{Ti}($ pure $)+2 \mathrm{I}_{2}($ at $1800 \mathrm{~K})$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.