NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - General Principle of Process of Isolation of Elements
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Describe a method for refining nickel.
Solution:  
Nickel is purified by Mond’s process. Impure nickel is treated with carbon monoxide at 60-80°C when volatile compound nickel carbonyl is formed. Nickel carbonyl decomposes at 180°C to form pure nickel and carbon monoxide.
Ni
Impure
+ CO
6080o C
Ni(CO)4
Gaseous
compound
1800 C
Ni
Pure
+4 CO
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