In the metallurgical extraction of copper, following reaction is used :
FeO and respectively are.
FeO and respectively are.
- (A)gangue and flux
- (B)flux and slag
- (C)slag and flux
- (D)gangue and slag✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
In copper extraction, FeO is an impurity (gangue) present in the ore. acts as a flux that reacts with FeO to form , which is the slag (fusible product that can be easily removed). Therefore, FeO is gangue and is slag.
JEE Main · 2022 · 28 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option