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Froth floatation is used for

a.

washing fine coal dust (< 0.5 mm size).

b.

washing lump coal (> 80 mm size).

c.

removing ash from the coal based on difference in specific gravity of coal and ash.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c).

Answer: (a).washing fine coal dust (< 0.5 mm size).

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