Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following is the finest iron ore?

Options:

Hematite

Magnetite 

Siderite

Iron Pyrites

Correct Answer:

Magnetite 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Magnetite.

The purest iron ore, magnetite, has an extremely high iron concentration of up to 72%. It is used in the electrical sector and has excellent magnetic properties. Another significant iron ore is hematite, however it has a somewhat lower iron concentration than magnetite.