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$F e S_{2}$ 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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The correct option is B Fool's gold
"Fool's Gold" is a naturally occurring mineral, iron sulphide ( $F e S_{2}$ ), iron pyrites, which has a brassy gold colour. It has been often mistaken for gold due to same appearance.

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