NEET2015ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with:
Options
- AIron (II) sulphide
- BCarbon monoxide
- CCopper (I) sulphide
- DSulphur dioxide
Correct answer
C. Copper (I) sulphide
Step-by-step solution
One of the process in extraction of copper is self-reduction of the ore after roasting. C u 2 S + 2 C u 2 O ⟶ 6 C u + S O 2 ↑