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In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, metal is finally obtained by
the oxidation of cuprous sulphide with :

  • Option 1)

    Fe_{2}O_{3}

  • Option 2)

    Cu_{2}O

  • Option 3)

    SO_{2}

  • Option 4)

    CO

 

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Reduction of Metal Oxide to Metal -

The crude metal is obtained when the roasted ore or calcined ore is put to reduction by using a suitable reducing agent.

- wherein

HgO+HgS\rightarrow 3Hg+SO2

 

 Cu_{2}S+ 2Cu_{2}O\rightarrow 6Cu+ SO_{2}


Option 1)

Fe_{2}O_{3}

This is incorrect

Option 2)

Cu_{2}O

This is correct

Option 3)

SO_{2}

This is incorrect

Option 4)

CO

This is incorrect

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