In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with
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Iron (II) sulphide
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Carbon monoxide
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Copper (I) sulphide
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Sulphur dioxide
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Copper (I) sulphide
Reduction of Copper oxide done with Copper (I) sulphide.
Cu2S + 2Cu2O → 6Cu +SO2 ↑