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The oxidation state of Cu and Fe in Chalcopyrite is respectively:

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+2,+2
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+1,+2
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+1,+3
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+2,+1
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Solution

The correct option is C +1,+3
Chakcopysite is an iron +copper ore.It' s formula is CuFeS2. It is a sulphide ore in it Cu is present in +1 oxidation state and iron is present in +3 oxidation state. It is a naturally occurring ore.

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