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NEETChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

What term describes undesired materials present in an ore?

Options

  1. AGangue
  2. BMetalloid
  3. CAlloy
  4. DIsotope

Correct answer

A. Gangue

Step-by-step solution

Undesired materials present in an ore are known as gangue.

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