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Statement I: If pure haematite is used a...

Statement I: If pure haematite is used as an ore for iron extraction, there is no need of the roasting step.
`"Statement II: Final product of the roasting step is "Fe_(2)O_(3) " in the extraction of Fe"`.

A

If both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

B

If both Statement I and Statement II are true but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

C

If Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

D

If Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

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