In the extraction of Cu, the metal is formed in the bessemer converter due to the reaction :
(a) Cu2 * + 2Cu2O → 6Cu + SO2
(b) Cu2 → 2Cu +
(c) Fe + Cu2O → 2Cu + FeO
(d) 2Cu2O → 4Cu + O2
Correct option: (d) 2Cu2O → 4Cu + O2
Explanation:
Decomposition of carbonates and hydrated oxides.
