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a)CuFeS2 =183.5
183.5= 63.5
810=?
(810×63.5)/(183.5)=280.2997 210/(280.29997)= 74.92 %
b)Acid rain due to production of sulphur (IV) Oxide which leads to corrosion of iron sheets.
- leads to land degradation
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