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The reaction that does NOT define calcination is:
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (11 Jan Shift 2)
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  • A $\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{xH}_{2} \mathrm{O} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+\mathrm{xH}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
  • B $2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}+3 \mathrm{O}_{2} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}$
  • C $\mathrm{ZnCO}_{3} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{ZnO}+\mathrm{CO}_{2}$
  • D $\mathrm{CaCO}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{MgCO}_{3} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{CaO}+\mathrm{MgO}+2 \mathrm{CO}_{2}$
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The correct answer is: $2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}+3 \mathrm{O}_{2} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{SO}_{2}$
Calcination involves heating of carbonates or hydrated oxides in absence of air.

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\therefore 2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{~S}+3 \mathrm{O}_{2} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{Cu}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{SO}_{2} ; \text { is roasting }

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(heating in a regular supply of air).

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