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ChemistryMetallurgyIntroduction, ore, mineralMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Select the ore in which corresponding metal is present in highest oxidiation state among the given ores

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Answer:
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Solution:

Pyrolusite (MnO₂) contains Mn in the +4 oxidation state. Copper pyrite (CuFeS₂) has Cu in +1 and Fe in +2. Zincite (ZnO) has Zn in +2. Hematite (Fe₂O₃) has Fe in +3. Thus, Mn in pyrolusite is in the highest oxidation state.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:MetallurgySubtopic:Introduction, ore, mineral
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