Question

Malachite is an ore of which metal?

• A. Mg
• B. Cu
• C. Fe
• D. Au

Hint:

Malachite is a copper ore, and the extraction of copper from malachite involves heating it to produce copper oxide, which is then reduced to copper metal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral, \( \text{Cu}_2(\text{CO}_3)(\text{OH})_2 \), and is an important ore of copper.