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Assertion : Carbonate and hydroxide ores are concentrated by froth floatation process.
Reason : In froth floatation process, mineral oil is used because it preferentially wets the gangue particles.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of(A).

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

D

If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Sulphide ores are concentrated by froth floatation process. In froth floatation process, pine oil preferentially wets the ore particles.
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