NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
The final step for the extraction of copper from copper pyrite in Bessemer converter involves the reaction-
Options
- A4 C u 2 O + F e S → 8 C u + F e S O 4
- BC u 2 S + 2 C u 2 O → 6 C u + S O 2
- C2 Cu 2 O + FeS → 4 Cu + Fe + SO 2
- DC u 2 S + 2 F e O → 2 C u + 2 F e C O + S O 2
Correct answer
B. C u 2 S + 2 C u 2 O → 6 C u + S O 2
Step-by-step solution
In Bessemer converter copper sulphide is partially oxidised to cuprous oxide which further reacts with remaining copper sulphide to form copper and sulphur dioxide. C u 2 S + 2 C u 2 O → 6 C u + S O 2