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Assertion: For the extraction of iron, haematite ore is used.
Reason: Haematite is a carbonate ore of iron.
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Only the assertion is correct.
  • B Only the reason is correct.
  • C Both the assertion and reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
  • D Both the assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
Solution:
1586 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Only the assertion is correct.
Iron can be extracted from Haematite ore. The Haematite is the mineral form of iron (III) oxide, one of several iron oxides.
Haematite is not a carbonate ore. Hence, the reason is false.

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