The addition of silica during the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore:

  • A
    converts iron oxide into iron silicate
  • B
    converts copper sulphide into copper silicate
  • C
    reduces copper sulphide into metallic copper
  • D
    reduces the melting point of the reaction mixture

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