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Copper is the most noble of first row transition metals and occurs in small deposits in several countries. Ores of copper include chalanthrite. `(CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O)`, atacanrite `[Cu_(2)Cl(OH)_(3)]` cuprite `(Cu_(2)O)`, copper glance `(Cu_(2)S)` nad malachite `[Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)]`. However, `80%` of the world copper production comes from the ore chalcopyrite `(CuFeS_(2))`. The extraction of ore chalcopyrite `(CuFeS_(2))`. The extraction of copper from chalcopyrite involves partial roasting, removal of iron nad self reduction. Partial roasting of chalcopyrite producesA. `Cu_(2)S` and FeOB. `Cu_(2)O` and FeOC. CuS and `Fe_(2)S_(3)`D. `Cu_(2)O` and `Fe_(2)O_(3)`

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