1)

Extraction of metal from the ore cassiterite involves


A) carbon reduction of an oxide ore

B) self-reduction of a sulphide ore

C) removal of copper impurity

D) removal of iron impurity

Answer:

Option A,D

Explanation:

The important ore of tin is cassiterite (SnO2 ) Tin is extracted from cassiterite ore by carbon reduction method in a blast furnace.

SnO2 + 2C —>Sn + 2CO
The product often contains traces of iron which is removed by blowing air through the melt to oxidise to FeO which then floats to the surface

$2Fe+O_{2} \rightarrow 2FeO$