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Copper is the most noble of the first row transition. Ores of copper include chalcanthite (CuSO_(4).5H_(2)O), atacamite (Cu_(2)Cl(OH)_(3)). However, 80% of the world copper production comes from the ore chalcopurite (CuFeS_(2)) The extraction of copper from chalcopyrite involves partial roasting of iron and sefl-reduction. Partial roasting of Chalcopyrite produces

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`Cu_(2)SandFeO`
`Cu_(2)OandFeO`
`CusandFe_(2)O_(2)`
`Cu_(2)OandFe_(2)O_(2)`

SOLUTION :`2CuFeS_(2) + 4O_(2) to Cu_(2) S+2Fe+3SO_(2)`


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