Question

Bauxite is the chief ore from which aluminum is extracted. Which of these statements is correct about bauxite?

Answer 1

"It has a definite crystal structure" is the statement among the statements given in the question that is correct about bauxite. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope that this answer has actually come to your help.

Answer 2

Answer : The correct answer is Option D.

Explanation:

Ores are defined as natural occurring substance from which metals and another mineral are extracted.

Bauxite is primary ore of an aluminium metal. it doesn't have definite or specific chemical composition. This is because it contains mixture of hydrous aluminum oxide$Al_2O_3$, aluminum hydroxides$Al(OH)_3$, insoluble materials like hematite, quartz ,geothite ,magnetite etc.

From the given options the most appropriate statement which is correct about the bauxite is 'It does not have a definite chemical composition'.

Hence, the correct option Is (D).