Which of the following conditions favours the reduction of a metal oxide to metal?

  • A
    $ \Delta H = +ve, T \Delta S = +ve $ at low temperature
  • B
    $ \Delta H = +ve, T \Delta S = -ve $ at any temperature
  • C
    $ \Delta H = -ve, T \Delta S = -ve $ at high temperature
  • D
    $ \Delta H = -ve, T \Delta S = +ve $ at any temperature

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