Iron is removed from chalcopyrite as ______________.
A
FeO
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B
FeS
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C
Fe2O3
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D
FeSiO3
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Solution
The correct option is DFeSiO3 FeO is formed by roasting, which reacts according to the given reaction to form slag, which can be removed easily. FeO+SiO2→FeSiO3(slag)