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

  • Option 1)

    iron (II) sulphide

  • Option 2)

    carbon monoxide

  • Option 3)

    copper (I) sulphide

  • Option 4)

    sulphur dioxide

 

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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

 

 


Option 1)

iron (II) sulphide

Incorrect

Option 2)

carbon monoxide

Incorrect

Option 3)

copper (I) sulphide

Correct

Option 4)

sulphur dioxide

Incorrect

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