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Assertion (A): No external carbon is needed to obtain copper from in the Bessemer converter. Reason (R): Part of the is oxidised to , which then reacts with the remaining to give copper and .

  1. ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is false
  4. DA is false but R is true

Answer: A

The steps are and . The sulphide itself reduces the oxide (self-reduction), so no carbon is required. Both statements are true and R explains A.
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