Statement-1: The reduction of a metal oxide is easier if the metal formed is in liquid state at he temperature of reduction.
Statement-2: The value of entropy change `DeltaS` of the reduction process is more on +ve side when the metal formed is in liquid state and the metal oxide being reduced in a solid state. Thus, the value of the `DeltaG` becomes more or negative side.

Options

A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explantion for Statement-1.
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is not a correct explantion for Statement-1.
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
D. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True.

Answer

A