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Copper is the most noble among the first row transition metals and occurs in small deposits in several countries. Ores of copper include chalcopyrite `(CuFeS_(2))`, cuprite `(Cu_(2)O)`, copper glance `(Cu_(2)S)` and malachite `[CyCO_(3).Cu(OH)_(2)]`. However 80% of the world copper production comes from the ore chalcopyrite `(CuFeS_(2))`. the extraction of copper from chalcopyrite involves partial roasting , removal of ironand self-reduction. In self-reduction, the reducing species isA. SB. `O^(2-)`C. `S^(2-)`D. `SO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
They get oxidised to `SO_(2)`. Here `S^(2-)` ions are the reducing agent.


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