In the form of by-product, tungsten in mainly obtained during the electrolytic refining of:
A
Pb
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B
Sn
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C
Cu
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D
Al
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Solution
The correct option is CSn 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.