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Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) Reduction to Free Metal Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

In order to refine “blister copper” it is melted in a furnace and is stirred with green logs of wood. The purpose is

A
To expel the dissolved gases in blister copper
B
To bring the impurities to surface and oxidize them
C
To increase the carbon content of copper
D
To reduce the metallic oxide impurities with hydrocarbon gases liberated from the wood

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