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FeS2 is also called ____ because it has been mistaken for gold.

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Pure gold
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Fool's gold
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Ferric
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Fool's gold
"Fool's Gold" is a naturally occurring mineral, iron sulphide (FeS2), iron pyrites, which has a brassy gold colour. It has been often mistaken for gold due to same appearance.

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