Question

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 :

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

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