Question

Role of coke in the extraction of zinc from zinc oxide

Answer 1

carbon in the form of coke is used to extract zinc metal from its oxide as it acts as a reducing agent... it n the reaction....

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Answer 2

Hey dear,

● Answer -
Im extraction of zinc from its oxide, coke (C) acts as reducing agent.

● Explanation -
- This process of obtaining zinc from its oxide with help of coke is called as smelting.
- Zinc oxide is reduced to zinc by heating with coke.
ZnO + C + ∆ ---> Zn + CO

- Zinc is led off as vapour which is then cooled and collected.

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