Question

Which ore contains both iron and copper?

• A. Cuprite
• B. Chalcocite
• C. Chalcopyrite
• D. Malachite

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Chalcopyrite

Answer 2

Among cuprite [Cu₂O], Chalcacite [$Cu_{2}S$], Chalcopyrite $\lbrack CuFeS_{2}\rbrack$ & Malachite $\lbrack Cu(OH)_{2}.CuCO_{3}\rbrack$, only Chalcopyrite is an ore which contains both Fe and Cu