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In the isolation of metals, calcination process usually results in:

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Calcination is heating the ore strongly in limited or no air, decomposing carbonates and hydrated oxides to oxides.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • Metal oxide
  • Metal carbonate
  • Metal sulphide
  • Metal hydroxide
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Calcination is heating of the ore below its melting point in the absence or limited supply of air.
It drives off volatile matter such as \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) and moisture: \(\mathrm{CaCO_3 \to CaO + CO_2}\), \(\mathrm{Al_2O_3\cdot 2H_2O \to Al_2O_3 + 2H_2O}\), \(\mathrm{ZnCO_3 \to ZnO + CO_2}\).
So the product is the metal oxide.
Answer: (1) Metal oxide
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