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In a mining field, miners found an ore called fool's gold whose chemical formula is FeS2. Which method has to be carried out to convert concentrated ore to its oxide?


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Calcination

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Roasting

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Froth floatation

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Magnetic separation

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Solution

The correct option is B

Roasting


  • Roasting is done for converting sulphide metal ore to its oxide. The given ore contains sulphide. Hence, roasting is done.
  • Calcination is done for converting carbonate metal ore to its oxide.
  • Froth floatation is done for purification of sulphide ore, not for converting to its oxide.
  • Magnetic separation is done for purification of ore having magnetic ore and non-magnetic impurities or vice-versa.

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