Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 80

Question: After partial roasting, the sulphide of copper is reduced by

[MP PMT 1993]

Options:

A) Reduction by carbon

B) Electrolysis

C) Self-reduction

D) Cyanide process

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Self reduction:- Reduction of oxide ore of a metal by its own sulphide $ 2Cu_2O+Cu_2S\to 6Cu+SO_2 $