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In the extraction of Cu, the reaction ...

In the extraction of Cu, the reaction
`Cu _(2) O + Fe S to F e O + Cu _(2) S` takes place during the

A

Concentration

B

Smelting

C

Roasting

D

Bassemerisation

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