AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Metallurgy
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Extraction of Copper MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with:
A
Carbon monoxide (CO)
B
Copper (I) sulphide (Cu₂S)
C
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂)
D
Iron sulphide (FeS)
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Cu₂O is reduced with Cu₂S in a self-reduction process.
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