The following method of purification, where metal is converted to its volatile compound that gives pure metal is upon the decomposition :

a.  Heating with a stream of carbon monoxide.

b.  Heating with iodine.

c.  Liquation

d.  Distillation

Choose the correct option :


1. (a, b)
2. (b, c)
3. (c, d)
4. (a, d)