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The final step for the extraction of copper from copper from copper pyrite in Bessmer converter involves the reaction

A

`4Cu_(2)O+FeSrarr8Cu +FeSO_(4)`

B

`Cu_(2)S+2Cu_(2)Orarr 6Cu+SO_(2)`

C

`2Cu_(2)O+FeS rarr 4Cu+Fe +SO_(2)`

D

`Cu_(2)S+2FeOrarr 2Cu +2FeCo +SO_(2)`

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B
In Bessemer converter, copper sulphide is partially oxidised to cuprous oxide which further reacts with remaining copper sulphide to form copper and sulphur dioxide.
`Cu_(2)S +2Cu_(2)O rarr 6Cu +SO_(2)`
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