NEET Chemistry · Medium

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements: Calcination MCQ

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CalcinationMediumQuestion 45003

Question

Calcination is generally heating of ore in:

  1. A
    limited or no air
    Correct
  2. B
    excess air
  3. C
    hydrogen atmosphere only
  4. D
    vacuum always

Correct answer

limited or no air

Explanation

It is often used for carbonates and hydrated ores.