In the extraction of metals from sulphide ores,the ore is first converted into an oxide before reduction,rather than reducing the sulphide ore directly,because .....

  • A
    $CO_2$ is thermodynamically more stable than $CS_2$.
  • B
    Metal sulphides are less stable than metal oxides.
  • C
    $CO_2$ is more volatile than $CS_2$.
  • D
    Metal sulphides are thermodynamically more stable than $CS_2$.

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