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In the extraction of copper from its sul...

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

A

carbon monoxide

B

copper (I) sulphide

C

sulphur dioxide

D

iron (II) sulphide

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The correct Answer is:
B
`2Cu_2O + Cu_2S rarr 6(Cu + O_2)`
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