Which of the reaction is suitable for concentrating ore by leaching process ?
Solution
Leaching involves the treatment of ore with a suitable reagent so as it make it soluble while impurities remain insoluble.
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$\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+2 \mathrm{NaOH}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightarrow \underset{\text{Soluble complex}}{2 \mathrm{Na}\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{4}\right]}$
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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