Question

Sequence the following steps involved generally in the extraction of a metal in pure form from its ore.
(a) The metal obtained from its oxide require further purification for end use.
(b) The ore should be converted to its oxide form.
(c) The ore is beneficial to us if it is handpicked then metal crushed and ground, and later subjected to pulverization as per the requirement
(d) The ore in the form of oxide is required to be reduced.
(e) Dressed ore is required for it to be concentrated.

• A. e c b d a
• B. c e b d a
• C. c e b a d
• D. c e d b a

Answer 1

The correct option is B c e b d a

(c) The ore is beneficial to us if it is handpicked then metal crushed and ground, and later subjected to pulverization as per the requirement
(e) Dressed ore is required for it to be concentrated.
(b) The ore should be converted to its oxide form.
(d) The ore in the form of oxide is required to be reduced.
(a) The metal obtained from its oxide require further purification for end use.