In the extraction process of copper, the product obtained after carrying out the reactions
$\text{(i)}2{Cu}_{2}S + 3{O}_{2} ⟶ 2{Cu}_{2}O + 2{SO}_{2}$
$\text{(ii)}2{Cu}_{2}O + {Cu}_{2}S ⟶ 6Cu + {SO}_{2}$ is called

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In the extraction process of copper, the product obtained after carrying out the reactions (i)2 Cu _ 2 S + 3 O _ 2 ⟶ 2 Cu _ 2 O + 2 SO _ 2 (ii)2 Cu _ 2 O + Cu _ 2 S ⟶ 6Cu + SO _ 2 is called

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Correct answer: A. Blister copper

The copper(I) sulphide produced is converted to copper with a final blast of air. The end product of this is called blister copper - a porous brittle form of copper, about 98 - 99 . 5 % pure. The reactions given are carried out in the production of blister copper using self reduction.

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