Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs of ‘transition metal and its ore’ is incorrectly matched?

  1. Ni - pentlandite

  2. Co - linnaeite

  3. Nb - scheelite

  4. Cu - malachite

  5. Hg - cinnabar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Scheelite is a calcium tungstate mineral with the chemical formula CaWO4, while pyrochlorite (CaNaNb2O6) is an important ore/mineral of niobium.

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