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What is the main ore of copper from which it is extracted ?

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Copper is mainly extracted from copper pyrites also known as chalcopyrites `CuFeS_(2)`.
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  • Which is not an ore of copper?

    A
    Atacamite
    B
    Copper glance
    C
    Chalcopyrite
    D
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  • Copper is extracted from

    A
    cuprite
    B
    copper glance
    C
    malachite
    D
    copper pyrites
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