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Q.

Which of the following step of metallurgy requires oxygen?

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a

Calcination of dolomite

b

Roasting of cinnabar

c

Zone refining of Si

d

Leaching of gold by NaCN solution

answer is B, D.

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Detailed Solution

Roasting of cinnabar and Leaching of gold by NaCN solution involving step of metallurgy requires oxygen.

Roasting a metal ore normally leads in the conversion of the metal to the oxide, however roasting cinnabar, HgS, produces metallic mercury rather than an oxide of mercury. The following reaction is obtain.

HgSHgOHg

Leaching agents like diluted NaCN are employed in the extraction of gold. The transformation of gold into a cyanide complex allows for a later replacement extraction of the metal.

Leaching of gold involve following reaction,

4Au(s)+8NaCN(aq)+H2O+O24Na[Au(CN)2]+4KOH

Hence, option B and D are correct.

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