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The first step in the extraction of copp...

The first step in the extraction of copper is -

A

reduction of copper (I) oxide with copper (I) sulphide

B

reduction with iron

C

heating ore with coke

D

roasting of coppper (I) sulphide

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D
First step in the extraction of copper from ore is roasting of sulphide ore.
`2Cu_(2)S(s)+3O_(2)(g)rarr 2Cu_(2)O(s)+2SO_(2)(g)`
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