Which of the following statements about the advantage of roasting of sulphide ore before reduction is not true ?
Which of the following statements about the advantage of roasting of sulphide ore before reduction is not true ?
A. The `Delta G^(@)` of the sulphide is greater than those of `CS_(2) " and " H_(2)S`.
B. The `DeltaG^(@)` is negative for roasting of sulphide ore to oxide.
C. Roasting of sulphide to oxide is thermodynamically feasible
D. Carbon and hydrogen are not suitable reducing agents for metal sulphides.
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Correct Answer - D
Both C and `H_(2)` are not suitable for reducing sulphide ore because `Delta_(f)G^(@)` of metal sulphide is more than that of `CS_(2) " and H_(2)S` which will be formed as result of redcution.
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