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Extraction of Iron

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The main ore used for the extraction of iron is :

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Haematite

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Calamine

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Bauxite

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Cryolite

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Solution

The correct option is A Haematite
Haematite is the main ore of iron Its chemical name is Iron[III} oxide and the formula is $F e_{2} O_{3}$ . The other ores are magnetite, iron pyrites and spathic iron ore.

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