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Magnetic separation is suitable for which one of the following ores?

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Cassiterite
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Galena
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Cinnabar
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Sphalherite
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Solution

The correct option is A Cassiterite
Cassiterite is tin stone SnO2 - which is non-magnetic - but contains magnetic impurities in the form of FeWO4.

The gangue is removed using magnetic separation.

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