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Copper is extracted from pyrites by heat...

Copper is extracted from pyrites by heating in a Bessemer converter. The method is based on the principle that

A

Copper has less affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature

B

Copper has more affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature

C

Sulphur has less affinity for oxygen at high temperature

D

Iron has less affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature

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The correct Answer is:
B
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