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

Option: 1

Copper (I) sulphide (Cu2S)


Option: 2

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)


Option: 3

Iron sulphide (FeS)


Option: 4

Carbon monoxide (CO)


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 When copper sulphide is subjected to partial roasting

2Cu_{2}S+3O_{2}\rightarrow 2Cu_{2}O+2SO_{2}

Copper sulphide undergoes self-reduction with formed Cu_{2}O  in partial roasting to form blister copper. 

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

Hence, the correct answer is option 1. 

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