Give reasons: Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
- AOxides are more stable than carbonates and sulphides.
- BMetals can be easily extracted from their oxides rather than from their carbonates and sulphides.
- CCarbonates and sulphides are highly reactive.
- DOxides are easier to transport.
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