Question

In the extraction of Cu, the metal is formed in the Bessemer converter due to the reaction: \[ \text{Cu}_2S + O_2 \rightarrow 2Cu + SO_2 \] The correct equation is:

• A. \( \text{Cu}_2S + 2O_2 \rightarrow 2Cu + SO_2 \)
• B. \( \text{Cu}_2S + 2Cu + S \)
• C. \( \text{Fe} + Cu_2O \rightarrow 2Cu + FeO \)
• D. \( 2Cu_2O \rightarrow 4Cu + O_2 \)

Hint:

The Bessemer process involves the oxidation of copper sulfide to produce copper metal and sulfur dioxide.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: In the Bessemer process, copper is extracted by oxidizing copper(I) sulfide (\( \text{Cu}_2S \)) in the presence of oxygen.
Step 2: The correct reaction for the formation of copper is: \[ \text{Cu}_2S + O_2 \rightarrow 2Cu + SO_2. \]
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Cu}_2S + 2O_2 \rightarrow 2Cu + SO_2} \]