Question

Pine oil used in froth floatation process acts as a :

• A. Water repellant
• B. Frother
• C. Skimmer
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Frother

Explanation for the correct options:

b) As a Frother:

• Froth flotation is a method for setting apart hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials.
• Pine oil improves the mineral particles' non-wettability.
• As a result, it is used in the froth-flotation process as a frother.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

a) As a Water repellent:

It does not have the ability to act as a water-repellent.

c) As a Skimmer:

A skimmer is a device used to clean up oil spillage that is floating on a liquid surface.

d) None of these:

Pine oil functions as a frother.

Hence, option (b) is correct. Pine oil used in froth floatation process acts as a Frother.