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The final step for the extraction of copper from copper pyrite in Bessemer converter involves the reactionA. `4Cu_(2)O+FeSrarr8Cu +FeSO_(4)`B. `Cu_(2)S+2Cu_(2)Orarr 6Cu+SO_(2)`C. `2Cuu_(2)O + FeSrarr 4Cu + Fe +SO_(2)`D. `Cu_(2)S+2FeOrarr 2Cu +2FeCo +SO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
In Bessemer converter, copper sulphide is partially oxidised to cuprous oxide which further reacts with remaining copper sulphide to form copper and sulphur dioxide. `Cu_(2)S +2Cu_(2)O rarr 6Cu +SO_(2)`


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