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In the extraction of copper from copper pyrites, silica is added to the Bessemer converter to remove:

ACu2S
BFeS
CFeO
DCu2O

✓ Correct Answer: CFeO

Silica (SiO2) acts as a flux to remove iron oxide (FeO) as iron silicate (FeSiO3) slag.

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