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When a metal is formed in the liquid state, then the process of reduction is easier. Comment on this statement.

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The entropy of a metal is higher in its liquid state than in its solid state. Therefore, entropy change, `DeltaS` of the reduction process is more on the positive side when the metal formed in liquid state and metal oxide being reduced is in the solid state. As a result, value of `DeltaG` becomes more on negative side and therefore, reduction becomes easier.
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