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Which one of the following ores is known as Malachite:
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A Cu2S
  • B Cu2O
  • C Cu(OH)2.CuCO3
  • D CuFeS2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cu(OH)2.CuCO3

Copper glance : Cu2S; Cuprite : Cu2O 

Malachite : Cu(OH)2.CuCO3 ; Chalcopyrite : CuFeS2

 Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with the formula Cu(OH)2.CuCO3.

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