Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 62

Question: Cassiterite is concentrated by

[EAMCET 1998]

Options:

A) Levigation

B) Electromagnetic separation

C) Floatation

D) Liquifaction

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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 from this method.