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In the extraction of copper from pyrites, iron is removed as:

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FeSO4
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FeSiO3
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Fe3O4
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Fe2O3
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Solution

The correct option is B FeSiO3
In the extraction of copper from pyrites (CuFeS2), iron is removed as slag, ferrous silicate FeSiO3
slag. Ferrous oxide reacts with sand (silica) to form ferrous silicate slag.
FeO+SiO2FeSiO3

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