Consider the following statements:
Roasting is carried out to:
$(i)$ convert sulphide to oxide and sulphate
$(ii)$ remove water of hydration
$(iii)$ melt the ore
$(iv)$ remove arsenic and sulphur impurities
Of these statements:

  • A
    $(i), (ii),$ and $(iii)$ are correct
  • B
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$ are correct
  • C
    $(i), (ii),$ and $(iv)$ are correct
  • D
    $(ii), (iii),$ and $(iv)$ are correct

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