Formation of metallic copper from the sulphide ore in the normal thermo-metallurgical process essentially involves which one of the following reactions?

  • A
    $CuS + \frac{3}{2} O_2$ $\rightarrow CuO + SO_2; \ CuO + C$ $\rightarrow Cu + CO$
  • B
    $CuS + \frac{3}{2} O_2$ $\rightarrow CuO + SO_2; \ 2CuO + CuS$ $\rightarrow 3Cu + SO_2$
  • C
    $CuS + 2O_2$ $\rightarrow CuSO_4; \ CuSO_4 + CuS$ $\rightarrow 2Cu + 2SO_2$
  • D
    $CuS + 2O_2$ $\rightarrow CuO + SO_2; \ CuO + CO$ $\rightarrow Cu + CO_2$

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