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What are pyrites known as fool’s good?(a) Because of sulfides(b) Because of lead(c) Because of carbonates(d) Because of ironThe question was posed to me at a job interview.This question is from P-Block Elements topic in section P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (a) Because of sulfides

To explain: PYRITE is the general name for the mineral ore of sulfur. Two commonly known PYRITES are iron-pyrite, FeS2 and copper pyrite, CuFeS2. They are often termed as FOOL’s gold because of the mineral’s metallic-brass like LUSTER which CLOSELY resembles gold metal.



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