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Q. Assertion : Sulphide ores are converted to oxides before reduction.
Reason : Oxides are easier to reduce.

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Solution:

The reduction process for oxide ores is easier. After roasting, the ore is easier to reduce to metal. Because, here Sulphide ore is converted to oxide ore.