JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)JEE Main

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Naturally occurring substances from which a metal can be profitably (or economically) extracted are called

(A)OresCorrect
(B)Mineral
(C)Salts
(D)Gangue

Answer: (A)

Solution

A mineral from which a metal can be extracted economically and conveniently is called an ore; not every mineral qualifies as an ore. Minerals (B) is the

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