Observe the following statements:
Statement-$I$: The choice of reducing agent for the reduction of an oxide ore can be predicted by using Ellingham diagram,a plot of $\Delta G^{\ominus}$ vs $T$.
Statement-$II$: According to Ellingham diagram,metal oxide with higher $\Delta G^{\ominus}$ is more stable than the oxide with lower $\Delta G^{\ominus}$.

  • A
    Both statements $I$ and $II$ are correct
  • B
    Statement $I$ is correct,but statement $II$ is not correct
  • C
    Statement $I$ is not correct,but statement $II$ is correct
  • D
    Both statements $I$ and $II$ are not correct

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