Why is the extraction of copper from pyr | Class 12 Chemistry Chapter General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements NCERT Solutions

Question:

Why is the extraction of copper from pyrites more difficult than that from its oxide ore through reduction?

Answer:

The Gibbs free energy of formation (ΔfG) of Cu2S is less than that of H2S and CS2. Therefore, H2 and C cannot reduce Cu2S to Cu.

On the other hand, the Gibbs free energy of formation of Cu2O is greater than that of CO. Hence, C can reduce Cu2O to Cu.

C(s) +Cu2O(s)   →   2Cu(s) + CO(g)

Hence, the extraction of copper from its pyrite ore is difficult than from its oxide ore through reduction.


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Comments

  • aadil
  • 2021-07-01 10:38:43

The value of ∆fG ⊝ for formation of Cr2O3 is -540 KJ mol-1 and that of Al2O3 -827 KJ mol-1 . Is the reduction of Cr2O3 possible with Al ?


  • Qwert
  • 2019-10-12 18:43:03

Ok partha,you try your best


  • Kumar sid
  • 2019-08-23 12:46:40

Bahot hi aacha


  • Santya kumar
  • 2019-06-09 12:11:35

Nice answer


  • partha
  • 2018-04-25 10:15:08

Nice answer .could hav tried litle mich better


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