Which of the following is an ore of iron?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) Hematite

Explanation:

• Hematite (Fe₂O₃) is a primary ore of iron and one of the most important sources of iron for industrial use.

• It contains a high percentage of iron content and is commonly used in steel production.

Information Booster:

• Hematite appears as a reddish-black mineral.

• Other iron ores include magnetite (Fe₃O₄) and limonite (FeO(OH)·nH₂O).

Additional Information:

• Aluminium: A metal, not an ore.

• Bauxite: Ore of aluminium, not iron.

• Cinnabar: Ore of mercury (HgS), not iron.