Chemistry · Importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and in biological systems)

In the extraction of copper, the smelt formed in the blast furnace contains:

In the extraction of copper, the smelt formed in the blast furnace contains:

  • A. \( C u_{2} S+ \) little \( F e S \)
  • B. \( C u_{2} S+ \) little \( F e O \)
  • C. \( C u_{2} O+ \) little \( F e S \)
  • D. \( C u_{2} O+ \) little \( F e O \)

Step-by-step solution

In the extraction of copper, the blast furnace smelting process produces a product called copper matte. The matte primarily consists of copper(I) sulfide (Cu2S) with a small amount of iron(II) sulfide (FeS). This is because the ore (e.g., chalcopyrite) is partially oxidized, removing iron as slag, leaving Cu2S and residual FeS.
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