In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSEOrganic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : Sodium extract is boiled with conc. HNO3 before testing halogen in it.
Reason : Presence of chloride ions is detected by a white precipitate formed by adding AgNO3 to the solution.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

(B) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

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