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Explain the use of the following:(a) NaCN in Froth Floatation Method.(b) Carbon monoxide in Mond process.(c) Coke in the extraction of Zinc from Zinc Oxide.

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(a) NaCN is used as depressants to separate two sulphide ores ( ZnS and PbS) in Froth Floatation Method.

(b) Carbon monoxide forms a volatile complex of nickel, nickel tetracarbonyl.

(c) Coke is used as a reducing agent to reduce zinc oxide to zinc.



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