Extraction of silver is achieved by initial complexation of the ore (argentite) with $X$ followed by reduction with $Y$. $X$ and $Y$,respectively are

The blast furnace is primarily used for........

Pure $O_2$ instead of air is used to oxidise the pig iron because

Consider the following reactions at $1000\,^{\circ}C$:
$(I)$ $Zn_{(s)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \xrightarrow{\Delta} ZnO_{(s)};$ $\Delta G^o = -360\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$
$(II)$ $C_{(s)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \xrightarrow{\Delta} CO_{(g)};$ $\Delta G^o = -460\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$
Choose the correct statement at $1000\,^{\circ}C$.

Which of the following oxide groups cannot be reduced by carbon?

In metallurgy,aluminum acts as a .....