Q15 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

In the extraction process of copper, the product obtained after carrying out the reactions

 (i) 2Cu2 S+3O2⟶2Cu2O+2SO2

 (ii) 2Cu2O+Cu2 S⟶6Cu+SO2 is called

  • Correct answer
    A
    Blister copper
  • B
    Reduced copper
  • C
    Copper scrap
  • D
    Copper matte

Solution

The copper(I) sulphide produced is converted to copper with a final blast of air. The end product of this is called blister copper - a porous brittle form of copper, about 98 - 99.5% pure. The reactions given are carried out in the production of blister copper using self reduction.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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