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The process of extracting the metal by heating the metal oxide with a suitable reducing agent is called

ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsNEET
Options:
  • A

    Pyrometallurgy
  • B

    electrolysis
  • C

    Both of these
  • D

    None of these
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Pyrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy: The process of extracting the metal by heating the metal oxide with a suitable reducing agent is called pyrometallurgy. The most important operations are roasting, smelting and refining

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