MetallurgyHard

Question

Carbon and CO gas are used to reduce which of the following pairs of metal oxides forexpiration of metals ?

Options

A.FeO, SnO
B.SnO, ZnO
C.Na2O2
D.FeO, ZnO

Solution

ZnO + C → Zn + CO
FeO + C → Fe + CO
In the process of smelting the oxide ore is reduced by carbon and the metal may be obatained in the molten state or as vapours which are condensed. Metals like Zn, Fe, Pb or Sn are obtained by this process.

Create a free account to view solution

View Solution Free
Topic: Metallurgy·Practice all Metallurgy questions

More Metallurgy Questions