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In the form of by-product, tungsten in mainly obtained during the electrolytic refining of:

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Pb
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Sn
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Cu
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Al
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Solution

The correct option is C Sn
As cassiterite ore of tin contains tungsten as impurity in form of FeWO4 and MnWO4.
So, during electrolysis refining of tin, tungsten is formed as by product.

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