Which of the following is the chief ore of copper? | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which of the following is the chief ore of copper?

A

$C{{u}_{2}}S$

B

$C{{u}_{2}}O$

C

$CuFe{{S}_{2}}$

D

$CuC{{O}_{3}}.Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}$

Answer

$CuFe{{S}_{2}}$

Explanation

Solution

Copper pyrite $(CuFe{{S}_{2}})$ is the chief ore of copper.