ASSERTION: In froth floatation process, sodium ethyl xanthate is used as a collector. REASON: Sulphide ores are water soluble.
A
If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, and the reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
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B
If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but the reason is NOT the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
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C
If assertion is CORRECT but reason is INCORRECT.
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D
If assertion is INCORRECT but reason is CORRECT.
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Solution
The correct option is D If assertion is CORRECT but reason is INCORRECT. Froth Flotation: The process is based on the principle of preferential wetting of ore particles by the oil and gangue by water. In this process, sodium ethyl xanthate is used as a collector.