JEE Main202310 Apr 2023Morning ShiftChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Which of the following is used as a stabilizer during the concentration of sulphide ores?
Options
- APine oils
- BFatty acids
- CXanthates
- DCresols
Correct answer
D. Cresols
Step-by-step solution
Froth flotation is a process for selectively separating hydrophobic materials from hydrophilic. The principle of froth flotation process is that sulphide ores are preferentially wetted by the pine oil, whereas the gangue particles are wetted by the water. Cresols and aniline are used as froth stabilisers.