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Copper is the most noble of first row transition metals and occurs in small deposits in serveral countries. Ores of copper include chalcanthite `(CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O)`, atacanite `[Cu_(2)Cl(OH)_(3)]`, cuprite `(Cu_(2)O)`, copper glance `(Cu_(2)S)`, and malachite `[Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)]`. However, `80 %` of the world copper production comes from the ore chalcopyrite `(CuFeS_(2))`. The extraction of copper from chalcopyrite involves partial roasting, removal of iron and self-reduction.
Iron is removed from chalcopyrite as.

A

`FeO`

B

`FeS`

C

`Fe_2O_3`

D

`FeSiO_3`

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
D
Removal of iron:
`FeO+SiO_2toFeSiO_3` (slag)
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