COMEDK2013ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Identify the reaction that doesn't take place during the smelting process of copper extraction
Options
- A2 FeS +3 O ₂ 2 FeO +2 SO ₂
- BCu ₂ O + FeS Cu ₂ ~S + FeO
- C2 Cu ₂ ~S +3 O ₂ 2 Cu ₂ O +2 SO ₂
- DFeO + SiO ₂ FeSiO ₃
Correct answer
A. 2 FeS +3 O ₂ 2 FeO +2 SO ₂
Step-by-step solution
The reaction that doesn't take place during the smelting process of extraction is 2 FeS +3 O ₂ 2 FeO +2 SO ₂ This reaction occurs during roasting, which comes before smelting.