NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-38

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

    A)  Copper (I) sulphide\[(C{{u}_{2}}S)\]

    B)  Carbon monoxide (CO)

    C)  Iron sulphide (FeS)

    D)  Sulphur dioxide\[(S{{O}_{2}})\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     It involves auto-reduction; \[2C{{u}_{2}}O+C{{u}_{2}}S\to 6Cu+S{{O}_{2}}\]


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