Question

Assertion : Reduction of a metal oxide is easier if the metal formed is in liquid state at the temperature of reduction.
Reason : The entropy is higher if the metal is in liquid state.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Reduction of a metal oxide is easier if the metal is formed in a liquid state at the temperatures of the reduction because the entropy is higher if the metal is in a liquid state.