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In the Mond process for nickel refining, which statements are correct?

  1. ANi reacts with CO at low temperature to give volatile
  2. B is decomposed at higher temperature to give pure Ni
  3. CFormation of is endothermic, so heating favours it
  4. DNon-volatile impurities remain behind, so Ni is transported as a volatile compound

Answer: A, B, D

Impure Ni reacts with CO at about - to form volatile (A). The vapour is heated to about - and decomposes to pure Ni (B). The forward reaction is exothermic with negative , so it is favoured at low temperature; saying it is endothermic (C) is false. The net result is transport of Ni as a volatile compound leaving non-volatile impurities behind (D). Correct: A, B, D.
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