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 increasing order of atomic radius for the elements Na, Rb, K and Mg is
  2. Which expression is correct for the work done in adiabatic reversible expansion
  3. At S.T.P the density of CCl₄ vapours in g/L will be nearest to
  4. 6.02 x 10²° molecules of urea are present in 100 mL of its solution
  5. Silver sulphide dissolves in a solution of sodium cyanide to form the complex