Ncert Exercises & Solutions

The common impurities present in bauxite are:

a. $CuO$

b. $ZnO$

c. ${Fe}_{2} O_{3}$

d. ${SiO}_{2}$

Choose the correct option:
1. a and b
2. b and c
3. c and d
4. a and d

HINT: Bauxite is an ore of Al.

Explanation:

Bauxite, rock largely composed of a mixture of hydrous aluminum oxides. Bauxite is the principal ore of aluminum.

Bauxite is an ore of aluminium which contain

{Fe}_{2} O_{3}

and

{SiO}_{2}

as common impurities.