Question:

Consider two chemical reactions (A) and (B) that take place during metallurgical process:
(A) \(\mathrm{ZnCO_{3(s)} \xrightarrow{\Delta} ZnO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}}\)
(B) \(\mathrm{2ZnS_{(s)} + 3O_{2(g)} \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2ZnO_{(s)} + 2SO_{2(g)}}\)
The correct option of names given to them respectively is :

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Calcination = heating carbonate/hydroxide ore in limited or no air; roasting = heating sulphide ore in excess air.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • (A) is calcination and (B) is roasting
  • Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both are roasting
  • Both (A) and (B) are producing same product so both are calcination
  • (A) is roasting and (B) is calcination
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Calcination: heating a carbonate (or hydrated) ore strongly in the absence or limited supply of air, driving off volatile matter such as \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) or \(\mathrm{H_2O}\). Reaction (A) is thermal decomposition of \(\mathrm{ZnCO_3}\) with no oxygen involved: calcination.
Roasting: heating a sulphide ore in excess air so that it is oxidised, giving the oxide and \(\mathrm{SO_2}\). Reaction (B) uses \(\mathrm{O_2}\): roasting.
Producing the same product ZnO does not make both the same process, so options (2) and (3) are wrong.
Answer: (1) (A) is calcination and (B) is roasting
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