What is the chemical process most likely to be used to purify zirconium metal?
A)distillation
B)electrorefining
C)reaction with carbon monoxide (a Mond process)
D)reaction with iodine

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Zirconium metal is typically purified through the Van Arkel–de Boer process, which involves the reaction of zirconium with iodine to form volatile zirconium tetraiodide. This compound is then decomposed to produce pure zirconium metal, making option D the correct choice.

What Is the Chemical Process Most Likely to Be Used