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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