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Copper pyrite or chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) is the main ore of copper. The extraction of copper from its…

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Copper pyrite or chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) is the main ore of copper. The extraction of copper from its ore involves, concentration, partial roasting, removal of iron and self- reduction.
(i)
On heating the mixture of Cu2O and Cu2S, which one of the following will be obtained?
  • (a)Cu2SO3
  • (b)Cu + SO3
  • (c)CuO + CuS
  • (d)Cu + SO2
(ii)
Iron is removed during the extraction of copper as:
  • (a)FeO
  • (b)FeS
  • (c)FeSiO3
  • (d)Fe2O3

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