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QJEEM21Ch6382: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch6382 Solution: The addition of silica during the extraction of copper from its …
The addition of silica during the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore :-
Multiple Choice Options
- A converts copper sulphide into copper silicate
- B converts iron oxide into iron silicate
- C reduces copper sulphide into metallic copper
- D reduces the melting point of the reaction mixture
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Silica is used to remove FeO impurity from the ore of copper