Write the overall equation for reducing Cu2S to metallic copper. A) Cu₂S(l) + C(s) → 2 Cu(l) + CS(g) B) Cu₂S(l) + CO(g) → 2 Cu(l) + CO(g) + S(s) C) Cu₂S(l) + 2 CO(g) + O₂(g) → 2 Cu(l) + 2 CO₂(g) + S(s) D) Cu₂S(l) + O₂(g) → 2 CuO(s) + S(s) E) Cu₂S(l) + O₂(g) → 2 Cu(l) + SO₂(g)

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Cu2S is reduced to metallic copper by reacting with oxygen to form copper and sulfur dioxide gas.

Write the Overall Equation for Reducing Cu2S to Metallic Copper