An ore of tin containing FeCrO_4 is concentrated by

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

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An ore of tin containing is concentrated by

(A)Electrostatic method
(B)Gravity separation
(C)Magnetic separationCorrect
(D)Forth floatation

Answer: (C)

Solution

(chromite) is a magnetic impurity, whereas cassiterite () itself is non-magnetic, so the two can be readily separated by passing the mixture over a magnetic separator, which attracts and

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