NEET
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- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What role does coke play in the extraction of copper from its oxide?
What role does coke play in the extraction of copper from its oxide?
Options
- AActs as a catalyst
- BFacilitates oxidation
- CFacilitates reduction
- DActs as a flux
Correct answer
C. Facilitates reduction
Step-by-step solution
Coke facilitates the reduction of copper oxide to metallic copper during the extraction process.