On which principle does the zone refining method work?

  • A
    The mobility of pure metal is higher than that of impurities.
  • B
    The melting points of impurities are higher than those of the metal.
  • C
    The inertness of the metal is higher than that of impurities.
  • D
    The solubility of impurities is higher in the molten state than in the solid state.

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Which method of refining nickel is represented by the following equation?
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Match the List-$I$ and List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. Van Arkel method $P$. Purification of titanium
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$C$. Bessemerisation $R$. Reduction of copper
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