JEE Main2014ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Which one of the following ores is known as Malachite:
Options
- ACu 2 S
- BCu 2 O
- CCu ( OH ) 2 . CuCO 3
- DCuFeS 2
Correct answer
C. Cu ( OH ) 2 . CuCO 3
Step-by-step solution
Copper glance : Cu 2 S ; Cuprite : Cu 2 O Malachite : Cu ( OH ) 2 . CuCO 3 ; Chalcopyrite : CuFeS 2 Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with the formula Cu ( OH ) 2 . CuCO 3 .