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In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is formed by the reduction of Cu2O with
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is formed by the reduction of Cu2O with
CBSE | Chemistry | Class 12 | Exercise 1 | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | NCERT Exemplar
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is formed by the reduction of Cu2O with

(i) FeS

(ii) CO

(iii) Cu2S

(iv) SO2

 

Correct Answer: (iii) Cu2S

Explanation:

Reaction Involved – 2Cu2S+3O2 →2Cu2​O+2SO2

2 Cu2​O+ Cu2S  →6Cu+ SO2

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