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Why are sulphide ores usually converted to oxides before reduction during metal extraction?
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsNEET
Options:
  • A Because sulphides are harder to handle
  • B Because oxides are easier to reduce
  • C Because oxides are harder to reduce
  • D Because sulphides are easier to handle
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The correct answer is: Because oxides are easier to reduce
Sulphide ores are converted to oxides before reduction because oxides are easier to reduce during the extraction process.

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