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Question: Blister copper is :...

Blister copper is :

A

Impure copper.

B

Obtained in self reduction process during bessemerisation.

C

Both (1) and (2) are correct.

D

None is correct.

Answer

Both (1) and (2) are correct.

Explanation

Solution

The solidified copper obtained after bessemerisation is impure and contains Fe, Ni, Zn, Ag, Au etc., as impurity. It has blistered like appearance due to the evolution of SO2 and so it is called blister copper.