Question
Chemistry Question on Concentration of ores
The compound(s) that is(are) removed as slag during the extraction of copper is
(A)CaO,(B)FeO,(C)Al2O3,(D)ZnO,(E)NiO
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(C), (D) only
B
(A), (B), (E) only
C
(A), (B) only
D
(B) only
Answer
(B) only
Explanation
Solution
The compound(s) that are removed as a slag during the extraction of copper is :
∴ Only iron oxide (FeO) formed slag during extraction of copper.