Ore of aluminium (metallurgy): Identify the most important commercial ore of aluminium used for metal extraction. Select the widely occurring hydrated oxide ore. Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ABauxite
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BMagnetite
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CHaematite
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DMonazite
Answer
Correct Answer: Bauxite
Explanation
Concept/ApproachAluminium is primarily extracted from bauxite (hydrated aluminium oxides) via the Bayer and Hall–Héroult processes. Magnetite/haematite are iron ores; monazite is a phosphate containing rare earths/thorium.
Final AnswerBauxite