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Extraction of Copper

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In copper pyrites $C u F e S_{x}$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

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Copper pyrite is a principal ore of copper.Also known by name chalcopyrite.It is widely distributed yellow mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron in tetragonal crystalline form.Its formula is $C u F e S_{2} .$
Hence value of x is 2.

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