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  4. Given below are two statements: Statement I: According to the Ellingham diagram, any metal oxide with higher Δ G ° is more stable than the one with lower Δ G °. Statement II: The metal involved in the formation of oxide placed lower in the Ellingham diagram can reduce the oxide of a metal placed higher in the diagram. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Q. Given below are two statements :
Statement I : According to the Ellingham diagram, any metal oxide with higher $\Delta G ^{\circ}$ is more stable than the one with lower $\Delta G ^{\circ}$.
Statement II : The metal involved in the formation of oxide placed lower in the Ellingham diagram can reduce the oxide of a metal placed higher in the diagram.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Solution:

Metal oxide with lower $\Delta G^{\circ} $is more stable
Statement II is correct