Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 27

Question: An example of halide ore is

[MP PMT 1993]

Options:

A) Galena

B) Bauxite

C) Cinnabar

D) Cryolite

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Cryolite $ (Na_3AlF_6)\to $ Halide ore .

$\begin{matrix} \text{Galena }(PbS) \\ \text{Cinnaber }HgS \\ \end{matrix} \text{ Sulphide ore} $

Bauxite $ \to Al_2O_3.2H_2O $