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A sulphide ore is converted into its oxide to extract the metal. Give reasons.

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Dear Student, The sulfide ores are converted to oxides because extracting a metal from its oxide is easier than extracting it from its sulphide and carbonate ores. The process of conversion of sulphide to oxide ores is called roasting. Regards

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