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To which of the following ores, calcination process is not applicable

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a

ZnS

b

CaCO3·Ca(OH)2

c

CaCO3

d

Al2O3·H2O

answer is D.

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The Calcination is the process of heating the concentrated ore strongly in a limited supply of air or in the absence of air.

 Calcination is done on CaCO3Al2O3·H2O and CaCO3·Ca(OH)2.

But, ZnS undergoes roasting to get oxide.

2ZnS+3O22ZnO+2SO2

Hence, Option(D) is the correct answer.

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To which of the following ores, calcination process is not applicable