Q40 / 125 · BITSAT 2019 · Chemistry

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

  • Correct answer
    A
    Cu2 S+2Cu2O⟶6Cu+SO2
  • B
    4Cu2O+FeS⟶8Cu+FeSO4
  • C
    2Cu2O+FeS⟶4Cu+Fe+SO2
  • D
    Cu2 S+2FeO⟶2Cu+Fe+SO2

Solution

In Bessemer converter, copper-sulphide is partially oxidised to cuprous oxide, which further reacts with the remaining copper sulphide to give copper and sulphur di oxide, i.e. Cu2 S+2Cu2O⟶6Cu+SO2

This reaction represents auto reduction. Cu2O reacts with Cu2S to give copper metal. The solid metal obtained is called as blister copper and is about 99% pure.

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

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