Which among the following elements is obtained in pure form by zone refining process?

Which among the following elements is obtained in pure form by zone refining process?
  1. Germanium
  2. Tin
  3. Copper
  4. Bismuth

Solution

Zone refining process is used for the purification of metal. -Metals are purified through this process to a very high degree. The other name of zone refining is called fractional crystallization. -Ultra-pure samples of metals like germanium, silicon, boron, and gallium are obtained through this process.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 2)

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