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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Sapphire 1. Al2O3
B. Sphalerite 2. NaCN
C. Depressant 3. Co
D. Corundum 4. ZnS
Options:

A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1

A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1

A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1

A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3

Correct Answer:

A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1

Explanation:
  • Sapphire is a gemstone that contains Al2​O3​. Sapphire is a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminum oxide with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, vanadium.
  • Sphalerite is ore of zinc. The molecular formula of sphalerite is ZnS.
  • In the concentration of Galena (PbS) ore, sodium cyanide is added as depressant for zinc sulphide (ZnS).
  • Corundum is a mineral of aluminium with a molecular formula Al2​O3​.