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Question:

Iron is removed from chalcopyrite as ______________. FeS, FeO, Fe2O3, FeSiO3

Fe2O3

FeSiO3

FeS

FeO

Solution:

FeO is formed by roasting, which reacts according to the given reaction to form slag, which can be removed easily. FeO + SiO2 → FeSiO3 (slag)