Explain the role of each of the following in the extraction of metals from their ores :(i) CO in the extraction of nickel.(ii) Zinc in the extraction of silver.(iii) Silica in the extraction of copper.

Explain the role of each of the following in the extraction of metals from their ores :(i) CO in the extraction of nickel.(ii) Zinc in the extraction of silver.(iii) Silica in the extraction of copper.

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Explain the role of each of the following in the extraction of metals from their ores :
(i) CO in the extraction of nickel.
(ii) Zinc in the extraction of silver.
(iii) Silica in the extraction of copper.

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