JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3mt123
Assertion (A): No external carbon is needed to obtain copper from CuX2S in the Bessemer converter.
Reason (R): Part of the CuX2S is oxidised to CuX2O, which then reacts with the remaining CuX2S to give copper and SOX2.
ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is true but R is false
DA is false but R is true
Answer: A
The steps are 2CuX2S+3OX22CuX2O+2SOX2 and CuX2S+2CuX2O6Cu+SOX2. The sulphide itself reduces the oxide (self-reduction), so no carbon is required. Both statements are true and R explains A.