Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 62
Cassiterite is concentrated by gravity separation
[EAMCET 1998]
Options:
A) Levigation is a process of separating fine particles from water by using a settling tank.
B) Electromagnetic separation
C) Floatation
D) Liquefaction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Cassiterite $ SnO_2 $ or tinstone, an ore of tin, being non-magnetic can be separated from magnetic impurities like Fe and Mn using this method.