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General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12010009

The method of zone refining of metals is based on the principle of

  • higher melting point of impurity than that of the pure metal

  • greater noble character of the solid metal than that of the impurity

  • greater solubility of the impurity in the molten state than in the solid.

  • greater mobility of the pure metal than that of the impurity.

Solution

C.

greater solubility of the impurity in the molten state than in the solid.