alleryStart learning →Selenium and tellurium are mostly obtained as by-products of refining which metal?
AIron
BZinc
CCopper
DAluminium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Copper
Anode slimes from copper refining are the main source of selenium and tellurium.
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