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JEE Main 2019 — General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)

Question

The ore that contains both iron and copper is:

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Correct answer
DCopper pyrites

Step-by-step explanation

Azurite -2CuCO3.CuOH2

Dolomite - CaCO3. MgCO3 ,

Malachite - CuCO3.Cu(OH)2

Copper pyrites - CuFeS2,

So both copper and Iron are present in copper pyrite.

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