Question

Which of the following is the chief ore of copper?

• A. Chalcopyrite
• B. Ruby copper
• C. Copper glance
• D. Cuprite

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Chalcopyrite

The chief ore of copper is chalcopyrite($CuFe{S}_2$). It yields nearly 76% of the world production of copper. Other ores of copper are cuprite or ruby copper ($C{u}_{2}O$) and copper glance($C{u}_{2}S$).