Which among the following ore is concentrated by froth floatation process?

Which among the following ore is concentrated by froth floatation process?
  1. Diaspore
  2. Bauxite
  3. Dolomite
  4. Galena

Solution

Galena Galena is also known as the lead glance. It is present in the form of Lead (II) sulphide, PbS. As the galena ore contains sulphide group, therefore galena is best concentrated by the froth flotation method. Galena is the correct answer.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (16 Oct Shift 1)

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