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. In self-reduction, the reduction species is

Copper is the most noble of the first row transition. Ores of copper i

1.	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. In self-reduction, the reduction species is
Answer» S `O^(2-)` `S^(2-)` `SO_(2)` SOLUTION :`S^(2-)` ACTS as reducing species in SELF REDUCTION REACTION `2Cu_(2)O+Cu_(2)S to 6 Cu+SO_(2)`