JEE Main2018ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, metal is finally obtained by the oxidation of cuprous sulphide with:
Options
- ASO 2
- BFe 2 O 3
- CCu 2 O
- DCO
Correct answer
C. Cu 2 O
Step-by-step solution
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, metal is finally obtained by the oxidation of cuprous sulphide with Cu 2 O . It is an example of auto reduction. Cu 2 S + 2 Cu 2 O   → 6 Cu +   SO 2