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In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with -

A

Copper (I) sulphide `(Cu_2 S)`

B

sulphur dioxide `(SO_2)`

C

iron sulphide (FeS)

D

carbon monoxide (CO)

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The correct Answer is:
A
It is an example of autoreduction :
`Cu_2 S + 2Cu_2 O to 6Cu + SO_2`
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