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QJEEM23Chd33b: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM23Chd33b Solution: Among following compounds, the number of those present in…

Among following compounds, the number of those present in copper matte is ___________.

A. CuCO3

B. Cu2S

C. Cu2O

D. FeO

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Copper matte is a mixture of copper sulfide and iron sulfide formed as a result of smelting of copper ore. It contains mainly copper sulfide (Cu2S) as the major component and iron sulfide (FeS) as a minor component.

The compounds A. CuCO3, C. Cu2O, and D. FeO are not present in copper matte, but can be formed as a result of further processing or refining of the matte.

Therefore, among the given compounds, only "B. Cu2S" is present in copper matte.

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