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Match the following:
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Froth Floatation is specific for sulfide ores. Leaching is used when ores are soluble in specific solvents.
Updated On: Jun 10, 2026
  • A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  • A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the matching task.
We must pair each metallurgy step in List A with the right process in List B. Knowing what each ore and metal needs makes the matching easy.

Step 2: Match the sulphide ore (A).
Separating a sulphide ore like ZnS from rocky impurities is done by Froth Floatation, because sulphide particles cling to oil and froth and float up. So A goes with Froth Floatation (II).

Step 3: Match the bauxite step (B).
Purifying bauxite ($Al_2O_3$) to remove impurities is done by Leaching, where a chemical dissolves the alumina selectively. So B goes with Leaching (I).

Step 4: Match the gold recovery (C).
Getting gold out of its leached solution by adding zinc is a Displacement reaction, since the more reactive zinc pushes out the less reactive gold. So C goes with Displacement (IV).

Step 5: Match the zinc extraction (D).
Getting zinc metal from ZnO needs removal of oxygen, which is Reduction (using carbon). So D goes with Reduction (III).

Step 6: Combine the pairs.
Putting them together gives A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.
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