Observe the following statements Statement - I: The choice of reducing agent for the reduction of an oxide ore can be predicted by using Ellingham diagram, a plot of $\Delta G^{\ominus}$ Vs T . Statement - II: According to Ellingham diagram, metal oxide with higher $\Delta G^{\ominus}$ is more stable than the oxide with lower $\Delta G^{\ominus}$. The correct answer is

• A

  Both statements I and II are correct
• Correct answer
  B

  Statement I is correct, but statement II is not correct
• C

  Statement I is not correct, but statement II is correct
• D

  Both statements I and II are not correct

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.