Extraction of Metals - Result Question 52
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Copper is the most noble of the first row transition metals and occurs in small deposits in several countries. Ores of copper include chalcanthite $\left(\mathrm{CuSO}_4 \cdot 5 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)$, atacamite $\left(\mathrm{Cu} _2 \mathrm{Cl}(\mathrm{OH})_3\right)$, cuprite $\left(\mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)$, copper glance $\left(\mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{~S}\right)$ and malachite $\left(\mathrm{Cu}_2(\mathrm{OH})_2 \mathrm{CO}_3\right)$. However, $80 %$ of the world copper production comes from the ore chalcopyrite $\left(\mathrm{CuFeS}_2\right)$. The extraction of copper from chalcopyrite involves partial roasting, removal of iron and self-reduction.
(2010)
52. Iron is removed from chalcopyrite as
(a) $FeO$
(b) $FeS$
(c) $Fe _2 O _3$
(d) $FeSiO _3$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 52. (d)
Solution:
- $FeO+SiO _2 \longrightarrow FeSiO _3$ (Slag)
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