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In the extraction of copper from copper glance, blister copper is formed by the evolution of gas $\underline{X}$. The shape of molecule of $\underline{X}$ is
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (19 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Angular
  • B Plánar trigonal
  • C Tetrahedral
  • D Pyramidal
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The correct answer is: Angular
$2 \mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{~S}+3 \mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{SO}_2$
$$
2 \mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{Cu}_2 \mathrm{~S} \rightarrow 6 \mathrm{Cu}+\mathrm{SO}_2
$$

Shape of $\mathrm{SO}_2=$ Angular $/$ bent

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