The final step for the extraction of cop...

The final step for the extraction of copper from copper pyrites in Bessemer converter involves the reaction (1) Cu_2S + 2FeO→2Cu + 2Fe +SO_2 (2) Cu_2S + 2Cu2_ O → 6Cu+SO2 (3) 4Cu_2 O +Fe S → 8Cu + 2FeSO4 (4) 2Cu_2 O + FeS → 4Cu + Fe + SO2

A

`Cu_2S + 2FeO rarr 2Cu + 2Fe + SO_2`

B

`Cu_2S + 2Cu_2 O rarr 6Cu + SO_2`

C

`4Cu_2 O + FeS rarr 8Cu + 2FeSO_4`

D

`2Cu_2O + FeS rarr 4Cu + Fe + SO_2`

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The correct Answer is:

B

`Cu_2S + 2Cu_2 O rarr 6Cu + SO_2`

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