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Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Copper is extracted from copper pyrites by heating in a Bessemer converter. The method is based on the principle that

A
iron has less affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature
B
sulphur has less affinity for oxygen at high temperature
C
copper has more affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature
D
copper has less affinity for oxygen than sulphur at high temperature.

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