In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with:
iron (II) sulphide
carbon monoxide
copper (I) sulphide
sulphur dioxide
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 3Hg+SO2
Option 1)
iron (II) sulphide
Incorrect
Option 2)
carbon monoxide
Incorrect
Option 3)
copper (I) sulphide
Correct
Option 4)
sulphur dioxide
Incorrect