RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    In the extraction of copper, its ore is heated at high temperature, in the presence of air. This process is called

    A)  smelting          

    B)  calcination

    C)  roasting          

    D)  distillation

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     \[2CuFe{{S}_{2}}+{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow[{}]{Roasting}C{{u}_{2}}S+2FeS+S{{O}_{2}}\uparrow \] \[2C{{u}_{2}}S+3{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}2C{{u}_{2}}O+2S{{O}_{2}}\uparrow \] \[2FeS+3{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}2FeO+2S{{O}_{2}}\uparrow \]


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