JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)JEE Main

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The method of zone refining of metals is based on the principle of [UP SEE 2007]

(A)Greater noble character of the solid metal than that of the impurity
(B)Greater solubility of the impurity in the molten state than in the solidCorrect
(C)Greater mobility of the pure metal than that of the impurity
(D)Higher melting point of the impurity than of the pure metal

Answer: (B)

Solution

In zone refining, a heater is moved slowly along a rod of impure metal; impurities are more soluble in the molten zone than in the resolidified solid, so each pass sweeps impurities along

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Question ID VK-145302