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Question:

Which method of purification is represented by the following equation?

Van Arkel

Cupellation

Poling

Zone refining

Solution:

Ti(s)+2I2(g)523k→TiI4(g)Til4(g)1700k→Ti(s)+2I2(g)This process is also known as Van Arkel method. It is used for refining Zirconium or Titanium. In this method, oxygen and nitrogen present as impurity are removed by heating metal in an evacuated vessel with iodine.Hence, option D is correct.