Question:

The processes of calcination and roasting in metallurgical industries, respectively, can lead to :

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Calcination of carbonates releases \(\mathrm{CO_2}\); roasting of sulphide ores releases \(\mathrm{SO_2}\).
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • Global warming and photochemical smog
  • Photochemical smog and ozone layer depletion
  • Photochemical smog and global warming
  • Global warming and acid rain
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Calcination: heating a carbonate ore in limited air, e.g. \(\mathrm{CaCO_3 \to CaO + CO_2}\). \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) is a greenhouse gas and causes global warming.
Roasting: heating a sulphide ore in excess air, e.g. \(\mathrm{2ZnS + 3O_2 \to 2ZnO + 2SO_2}\). \(\mathrm{SO_2}\) is oxidised and dissolves in rain water to form \(\mathrm{H_2SO_4}\), causing acid rain.
So calcination leads to global warming and roasting leads to acid rain.
Answer: (4) Global warming and acid rain
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