Statement I: In the self reduction process, there is no use of reducing agent from external source, rather part of the sulphide ore acts as the reducing agent.
Statement II: The true reducing agent in the self reduction process is `S^(2-)` ion.

Options

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.

Answer

A