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Explain the role of each of the following in the extraction of metals from their ores : COin the extraction of nickel.

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SOLUTION :This is Mond.s process for the refining of nickel. Nickel is heated in a stream of CO FORMING a volatile COMPLEX `NI(CO)_(4)`, nickel tetracarbonyl.
`Ni +4CO overset(330-350K) (to) Ni(CO)_(4)`
The carbonyl is subjected to HIGHER temperature to decompose to give pure metal.
`Ni(CO)_(4) overset(450-470K) (to) Ni +4CO`.


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