Question:

Which one of the following reactions does not occur during extraction of copper?

Updated On: Jul 6, 2024
  • $CaO + SiO _2 \rightarrow CaSiO _3$
  • $2 Cu _2 S +3 O _2 \rightarrow 2 Cu _2 O +2 SO _2$
  • $FeO + SiO _2 \rightarrow FeSiO _3$
  • $2 FeS +3 O _2 \rightarrow 2 FeO +2 SO _2$
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The Correct Option is A

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No formation of calcium silicate in extraction of .

So, the correct option is (A): $CaO + SiO _2 \rightarrow CaSiO _3$

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Concepts Used:

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal