In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is finally obtained

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

Options

(a) carbon monoxide
(b) copper (I) sulphide
(c) sulphure dioxide
(d) iron (II) sulphide

Correct Answer:

copper (I) sulphide

Explanation:

2Cu₂S (s) +3O₂ (g) →2Cu₂O (s) +2SO₂(g)
The unchanged Cu₂S, mixed with Cu₂O and heated strongly in absence of air
2Cu₂S + 2Cu₂O →6Cu +SO₂.

admin:

Related Questions

  1. The silver salt of a fatty acid on refluxing with an alkyl halide gives an
  2. Baeyer’s reagent is used in the laboratory for
  3. For distinguishing phenol and acetic acid we required to react (treat) them
  4. Plaster of paris is used
  5. The percentage weight of Zn in white vitriol [ZnSO₄ 7H₂O] is approximately equal