The function of potassium ethyl xanthate in froth floatation process is to make the ore :

attracted towards water

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water repellant

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lighter

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heavier

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Solution

The correct option is B water repellant
The function of potassium ethyl xanthate in froth floatation process is to make the ore Water repellant. The metallic ore particles are preferentially wetted by the oil and rise to the surface along with the froth. Other oils used are pine oil, eucalyptus oil and fatty acids.

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