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Self-reduction of `Cu_(2)S` to `Cu` can be carried out in.A. Bessemer converterB. blast furnaceC. both `(a)` and `(b)`D. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Matte is obtained in blast furnace and that contains mostly `Cu_(2)S` and `FeS`. It is transferred to Bessemer converter where self-reduction takes place according to the following reactions.
`2Cu_(2)S + 3O_(2) rarr 2Cu_(2)O +2SO_(2)`,
`2Cu_(2) +Cu_(2)S rarr 6Cu+SO2`.


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