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

A

`4Cu_(2)O+FeS rarr 8Cu +FeSO_(4)`

B

`Cu_(2)S+2Cu_(2)O rarr 6Cu+SO_(2)`

C

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

D

`Cu_(2)S+2FeO rarr 2Cu+2FeCO+SO_(2)`

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B
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