Question

The metal which can be extracted from pyrolusite ore is ______.

Options

• mercury

• manganese

• aluminium

• magnesium

Answer 1

The metal which can be extracted from pyrolusite ore is manganese.

Explanation:

Pyrolusite is the primary natural oxide ore used to extract manganese metal, and it consists essentially of manganese dioxide (MnO₂). The other options are incorrect because mercury is extracted from cinnabar, aluminium is sourced from bauxite, and magnesium is obtained from carnallite or magnesite.