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Assertion : Iron pyrites is not useful in the extraction of Fe.
Reason : Polluting `SO_2` gas is produced during extraction.

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:
A
For iron, generally the oxide ores which are abundant and do not produce polluting gases (like `SO_2` produced in case of iron pyrites).
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