QQuestion
Which of the following is the formula of zine blende, an ore of zinc?
- ZnO
- Zns
- ZnCO3
- InSO4
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b. ZnS
Explanation:
- Zinc blende is the chief ore of zinc, and its chemical formula is ZnS.
- Other important ores are ZnCO₃ (Calamine) and ZnO (Zincite), but ZnS = Zinc blende.
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