The carbonate ore ( $X C O_{3}$ ) of a highly active metal X (heavy and non-magnetic) is given. Which process can be used for the concentration of ore?

Hydraulic washing

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Froth floatation

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Solution

The correct option is A Hydraulic washing
Since $X C O_{3}$ is a carbonate ore (heavy ore) and X is non-magnetic, hydraulic washing is the most suitable method due to the difference in the densities of the metal carbonate and the impurities.

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