Why is sulphide ore of copper heated in a furnace after mixing with silica?

  • A
    To remove iron oxide as slag.
  • B
    To reduce copper sulphide to copper metal.
  • C
    To convert copper sulphide to copper oxide.
  • D
    To increase the melting point of the ore.

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