J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2010

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    The depressant used to separate lead sulphide and zinc sulphide ores is

    A)  potassium cyanide

    B)  sodium cyanide

    C)  silver cyanide

    D)  sodium sulphide

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Sodium cyanide, NaCN, is used as a depressant to separate lead sulphide (PbS) and zinc sulphide (ZnS) as it depresses the ability of ZnS to form froth while does not affect the ability  of PbS.


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