Metallurgy and Isolation of ElementsmediumMCQ SINGLE

Which of the following benefaction processes is used for the mineral, .2?Metallurgy and Isolation of Elements Chemistry Question

Question

Which of the following benefaction processes is used for the mineral, $Al_2O_3$.2$H_2O$?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

2 3 2 Al O .2H O is purified by Bayer’s process. It is also known as leaching. In leaching, the solute is detached or extracted from its carrier by a way of solvent. Here, the ore is treated with chemical reagents to form soluble salt and the impurity remains undissolved. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) leaching.

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