When copper ore is mixed with silica, in a reverberatory furnace copper matte is produced. The copper matte contains ____________.
When copper ore is mixed with silica, in a reverberatory furnace copper matte is produced. The copper matte contains ____________.

(i) sulphides of copper (II) and iron (II)

(ii) sulphides of copper (II) and iron (III)

(iii) sulphides of copper (I) and iron (II)

(iv) sulphides of copper (I) and iron (III)

 

 

Correct Answer: (iii) sulphides of copper (I) and iron (II)

Explanation: The Copper matte contains sulphides of copper (I) and iron (II)