Question 6 - Assertion Reasoning Questions (MCQ) - Chapter 3 Class 10 - Metals and Non-Metals

Assertion (A): Usually the sulphide ore is converted to oxide before reduction.  

Reason (R): Reduction of oxides occurs easier.  

Answer

• Usually the sulphide ore is converted to oxide before reduction
• There is no direct method to reduce sulphide ores. 
• Oxides can be directly reduced with the help of Carbon. 
• Thus, oxides are easier to reduce than sulphides. 

Thus, 

• The Assertion is True.
• Reason is also True.

And the Reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.  

So, the correct answer is (a)