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By which process Hg and Sn are extracted...

By which process Hg and Sn are extracted, respectively?

A

Carbon reduction, self-reduction

B

Self-reduction, carbon reduction

C

Electrolytic reduction, cyanide process

D

Cyanide process, electrolytic reduction

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The correct Answer is:
B
`HgS + 2HgO rarr 3Hg + SO_2` (self- reduction)
`SnO + C rarr Sn. = CO` (carbon - reduction)
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