NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
Which is incorrect statements among the following?
Options
- AZinc blende and Galena are sulphides
- BArgentite and cuprite are oxides
- CCalamine and siderite are carbonates
- DMalachite and azurite are ores of copper
Correct answer
B. Argentite and cuprite are oxides
Step-by-step solution
An oxide is a a binary compound of oxygen with another element or group. Chemical formula for cuprite is Cu 2 O and chemical formula of argentite is Ag 2 S . Therefore, Argenite is not an oxide. Cuprite is an oxide mineral. Therefore, given statement is incorrect.