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

Copper has more affinity for oxygen than Sulphur at high temperature.

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Iron has less affinity for oxygen than Sulphur at high temperature.

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Copper has less affinity for oxygen than Sulphur at high temperature.

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Sulphur has less affinity for oxygen at high temperature.

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The correct option is A
Copper has more affinity for oxygen than Sulphur at high temperature.

Copper has more affinity for oxygen than Sulphur at high temperature.

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A : Oxides are more ionic than their corresponding sulphides.
R : Oxygen has a higher electron affinity than sulphur.

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