Which one of the following minerals is found in pure form? (1) Iron (2) Copper (3) Bauxite (4) Manganese

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(2) Copper Explanation: Copper is one of very few elements that are found in essentially pure form in nature. But the bulk of the copper resource is found in other minerals.

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