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Given below are two statements.
Statement $I :$ According to the Ellingham diagram, any metal oxide with higher $\Delta G ^{\circ}$ is more stable than the one with lower $\Delta G ^{\circ}$.
Statement $II :$ The metal involved in the formation of oxide placed lower in the Ellingham diagram can reduce the oxide of a metal placed higher in the diagram.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct.
B
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.
C
Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.
D
Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.
(JEE MAIN-2022)
Solution
Metal oxide with lower $\Delta G ^{\circ}$ is more stable
Statement $II$ is correct.
Standard 12
Chemistry
