Write a balanced chemical equation for the roasting of CuS. A) CuS(s)+ 2 HCl(aq)→ CuCl₂(aq)+ H₂(g)+ S(s) B) CuS(s)+ O₂(g)→ CuO₂(s)+ S(s) C) CuS(s)+ O₂(g)→ CuO(s)+ SO(g) D) CuS(s)+ 2 HCl(aq)→ CuCl₂(aq)+ H₂S(g) E) 2 CuS(s)+ 2 O₂(g)→ 2 CuO(s)+ SO₂(g)

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The roasting of CuS involves heating it in the presence of oxygen to form copper(II) oxide and sulfur dioxide. The balanced equation is 2 CuS + 2 O2 → 2 CuO + SO2.

Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Roasting of CuS