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1.

Assertion : Detergents with low CMC are more economical to use. Reason : Cleansing action of detergents involves the formation of micelles. These are formed when the concentration of detergents becomes equal to CMC.

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ASSERTION and REASON both are correct and the reason is correct EXPLANATION of assertion.
Assertion and reason both are correct but reason does not EXPOLAIN assertion.
Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
Both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Answer :a
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Assertion. Detergents are preferred to soaps for washing purposes. Reason. Detergents having branched hydrocarbon chains are non-biodegradable.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true, but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Correct explanation : The calcium and magnesium salts of detergents unlike those of soaps are soluble in WATER
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Assertion : Detergents are superior to soaps. Reason : Higher the TFM better is the quality of soap

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(A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)
(A) is true but (R) is FALSE
Both (A) and (R) are false

Answer :B
4.

Assertion : Desilverisation of lead is done by Parke's method. Reason : When lead-silver alloy is poor in silver, zinc is added to molten ore.

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If both assetion and reason are CORRECT, and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the ASSERTION
If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT the CORRECT explanation of the assertion
If assertion is CORRECT but reason is INCORRECT
If assertion is INCORRECT but reason is CORRECT

Answer :A
5.

Assertion : Deoxyribose , C_5H_10O_4 is not a carbohydrate. Reason : Carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon so compounds which follow C_(x)(H_2O)_y formula are carbohydrates.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE , and is the true explanation of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.
If asseration is true , but reason is FALSE.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Correct assertion : Deoxyribose `(C_5H_10O_4)` is a carbohydrate.
Correct reason : OPTICALLY active polyhydroxyaldehydes or ketones or substances which GIVE these on hydrolysis are called carbohydrates.
6.

Assertion : DeltaG^(@)=-nFE_(cell)^(@). Reason : E_(cell)^(@) should be positive for an electrochemical cell.

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If both assertion and REASON are correct and reason is correct EXPLANATION for assertion.
If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
If assertion and reason both are incorrect.

Solution :(C ) Correct reason. `E_(cell)^(@)` should be negative for an ELECTROCHEMICAL cell.
7.

Assertion : Dacron is formed by step growth polymerisation of monomer units . Reason : Dacron fibre is crease resistant .

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUEAND reason is the correct explanationof assertion .
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanationof assertion .
If assertion is true but reason is FALSE.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :B
8.

Assertion : D-glucose is dextrorotatory whereasL-glucose is laevorotatory. Reason : D-compounds are always dextro and L-compounds are always laevorotatory

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If both assertion and REASON are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :D and L have no RELATION with the optical rotation. Carbohydrates having D configuration may be either DEXTROROTARY or laevorotary e.g., D glucose is DEXTROROTATORY while D-fructose is laevorotatory.
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Assertion :D.(+)-Glucose is dextrorotatory in nature. Reason : 'D' represents its dextrorotatory nature.

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Assertion and reason both are CORRECT statements and reason explains the assertion.
Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.

Solution :Correct reason . D-suggests that the CONFIGURATION of the `-OH` at the penultimate carbon is TOWARDS RIGHT.
10.

Assertion : Ce^(4+) is good analytical reagent. Reason: Ce^(4+) has the tendency to change to Ce^(3+)

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason not is the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is TRUN but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :A
11.

Assertion :- Cycolobutane is less stable than cyclopentane. Reason :- presence of bent bonds causes loss of orbital overlap.

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If both ASSERTION & Reason are TRUE & the Reason is a CORRECT EXPLANATION of the Assertion.
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertiion.
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
If both Assertion & Reason are False

Answer :A
12.

Assertion : Catalyst affects the final state of the equlibrium. Reason: It enables the system to attain a new equilibrium state by complexing with the reagents.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and the reason in the correct EXPLANATION of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If the assertion and reason both are false.

ANSWER :D
13.

Assertion : Cyclohexanone exhibit keto-enol tautomerism. Reason : In cyclohexanone, one form contains enolic group (-C=C-OH).

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the assertion
If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If the assertion and reason both are false.

Solution :In cyclohexanone keto-enol tautomerism is as FOLLOW
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Assertion: Catalyst changes Gibbs free energy of a system. Reason: Catalyst changes pre-exponential factor for a reaction.

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If both assertion and reason are correct EXPLANATION for assertion.
If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
If assertion is correct but reason is INCORRECT.
If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :d) Correct assertion: Catalyst cannot CHANGE FREE energy of a sytem.
Correct reason: Catalyst cannot change pre-exponential factor for a reaction.
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Assertion : Cyclohexa -2, 4-dieneone does not give positive test for ketones Reason : Enel form of Cyclohexa-2, 4-dieneone is more stable and it undergoes tautomerism

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ASSERTION is true, REASON is true, Reason is a correct EXPLANATION for Assertion
Assertion is true, Reason is true, Reason is not a correct explanation for Assertion
Assertion is true, Reason is FALSE
Assertion is false, Reason is true

Answer :A
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Assertion :- Catalyst change Gibbs free energy of system. Reason :- Catalyst changes preexponential factor of a chemical reaction.

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If both Assertion & REASON are True & the Reason is a CORRECT EXPLANATION of the Assertion.
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
If both Assertion & Reason are false.

Answer :D
17.

Assertion: CuSO_(4)*5H_(2)O and FeSO_(4)*7H_(2)O are blue and green colour compounds respectively. Reason: Both compounds have their specific colour due to phenomenon of polarisation of anion.

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If both assertion and REASON are TRUE and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is false but reason is true
If assertion is true but the reason is false

Answer :C
18.

Assertion :Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptidase. Reason : it cleaves N-terminal bond.

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If both assertion and REASON are TRUE , and is the true explanation of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.
If asseration is true , but reason is FALSE.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Correct reason : Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptides since it cleaves the peptide chain at the C-terminal end.
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Assertion: Current stops flowing when E_(cell)=0. Reason: Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.

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Both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion.
Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is true but the reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :A
20.

Assertion: Cyclic silicates and chain silicates have the same general molecular formula. Reason: In cyclic silicates, three corners of each SiC_(4) tetradedron are shared while in chain silicates only two are shared with other tetrahedra.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanantion of the assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is FALSE.
If the assertion and reason both are false.

Solution :Two CORNERS per tetrahedron one SHARED in both the CASES.
21.

Assertion: [Cu(en)_2]^(2+) is more stable than [Cu(NH_3)_4]^(2+) Reason: Both these complexes have a square planar shape.

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Both Assertion & Reason are TRUE ,Reason is the correct EXPLANATION of Assertion
Both Assertion & Reason are true, Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
Assertion is true , Reason is false
Assertion is false , Reason is false

ANSWER :B
22.

Assertion : Current stops flowing when E_(cell)=0. Reason: Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.

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Both assertion and reason are TRUE and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is true but the reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :At equilibrium `E_(CELL)=0` and therefore current stops flowing.
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Assertion : Carboxylic acids do not undergo Friedel - Crafts reaction. Reason : Carboxylgroup is meta-directing group.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct EXPLANATION of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Carboxylic ACIDS do not undergo FRIEDEL - Crafts reaction because the -COOH group is deactivating and the catalyst aluminium chloride (Lewis acid) GETS bonded to the carboxyl group.
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Assertion: Carboxylic acids contain a carbonyl group but do not give characteristic reactions of the carbonyl group. Reason: Due to resonance, the electrophilic nature of the carboxyl carbon is greatly reduced as compared to the carbonyl carbon in aldehydes and ketones.

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if both ASSERTION and RESON are TRUE, and REASON is the true EXPLANATION of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.
if assertion is true, but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :A
25.

Assertion: Carboxylic acid exist as dimer. Reason: Carboxylic acid shows hydrogen bonding.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct EXPLANATION of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If the assertioin and reason both are false.

Solution :Carboxylic AID exist as dimer DUE to the FORMATION of hydrogen bonding.
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Assertion : Carbonyl compounds take part in nucleophilic addition reactions. Reason : These reactions are initiated by nucleophilic attack at the electron deficient carbon atom.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are CORRECT and reason is correct EXPLANATION for assertion.
If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
If assertion as WELL as reason are both incorrect.

Solution :Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
27.

Assertion : Carbonate and sulphate are concentrated by froth floatation process Reason : Pine oil wets the gangue particle

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Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE and (R ) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of (A).
Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) true but (R ) false.
Both (A) and (R ) are false.

Answer :D
28.

Assertion : CuFeS_(2) is concentrated by froth floatation method. Reason : CuFeS_(2) is main ore of copper.

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If both assetion and REASON are CORRECT, and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion
If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT the CORRECT explanation of the assertion
If assertion is CORRECT but reason is INCORRECT
If assertion is INCORRECT but reason is CORRECT

Answer :B
29.

Assertion. Carbonate andhydroxide ores areconcentratedby frothfloatationprocess. Reason. In frothfloatation process,mineral oil is usedbecauseit perferentiallywets the gangue particles.

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Ifbothassertionandreasonaretrue, ANDREASON is NOTTHE trueexplanationofthe ASSERTION.
Ifbothassertionandreasonaretrue,butreasonis notthetrueexplanationoftheassertion.
Ifassertionis true,butreason isfalse
If bothassertionandreasonarefalse

Solution :CORRECTASSERTION. Sulphideores areconcentratedbyfrothfloatationprocess.
Correct reason. Infrothfloatationprocess,pineoilpreferentially wets the oreparticles.
30.

Assertion : Carbon shows an anomalous behaviour in group 14. Reason : Carbon has maximum covalency of 4.

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Both assertion and reason are TRUE and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion is true but reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.

ANSWER :B
31.

Assertion : Carbon is used in blast furnace for reduction of Fe_(2)O_(3). Reason : The gangue present is silica which is acidic in nature.

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Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE and (R ) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of (A).
Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) true but (R ) false.
Both (A) and (R ) are false.

Answer :B
32.

Assertion : Carbon has maximum tendency of catenation among group 14. Reason : C-Cbond strength is very strong.

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Both ASSERTION and reason are true and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the assertion.
Both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion is true but reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :A
33.

Assertion : Cuprous ion(Cu^(+)) is colouless whereas cupric ion (Cu^(++)) is blue in the aqueoussolution. Reason :Cuprous ion (Cu^(+))has unpaired electrons while cupric ion (Cu^(++))does not .

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If both the assertion and reason are true andreason is correct explanation of the assertion .
If both the assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .
If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Cuprous ions ` (CU^(+))` is colourless because it has no unpaired electrons in the 3d sub-shell as it has ` 3d^(10)` CONFIGURATION . The cupric ION ` (Cu^(++))` has one unpaired electron as it has configuration ` 3d^(9)` . By absorbingthe visible light the unpaired electron can migrate from one set of d-orbitals to another under the applied field of water molecules. Hencecupric ion `(Cu^(++))` in aqueoussolutionshows blue COLOUR.
34.

Assertion : Cu^(2+) iodide is not known Reason : Cu^(2+)oxidises I^(-) to iodine.

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Both ASSERTION and reason are TRUE and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion .
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the CORREC explanation of assertion.
Assertion is not true for reason is true
Both assertion and reason are false.

ANSWER :A
35.

Assertion :- Camphor is used as solvent in the determination of moleclar masses of naphthalene, anthracene etc. Reason :- Camphor has high molal elevation constant.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If the assertion and reason both are false.

Solution :CAMPHOR has HIGH MOLAL DEPRESSION constant.
36.

Assertion: Cu^(2+)(aq) is more stable than Cu^(2+)(aq) Reason: Electrode potential is more important in determining stable oxidation state than electronic configuration.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is FALSE but reason is true
If assertion is true but the reason is false

Answer :A
37.

Assertion :CaF_2 has been given the same fluorspar. Reason :Solid CaF_2 emits light when heated

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Both Assertion and Reason are TRUE and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of Assertion
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
Assertion is true but Reason is false
Both Assertion and Reason are false

ANSWER :A
38.

Assertion: Cu^(2+) iodide is not known. Reason: Cu^(2+)oxidises I– to iodine.

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Both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE, and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the assertion.
Both assertion and reason are True, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion is not True, but reason is True.
Both assertion and reason are False.

Answer :a
39.

Assertion : Ca^(++) and K^(+) ions are responsible for maintaining proper osmotic pressure balance in the cells of organism. Reason : Solutions having the same osmotic pressure at same temp are called isotonic solutions.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If asserrion is false but reason is true.

SOLUTION :Sodium ION, `Na^(+)` and potassium ion, `K^(+)` are responsible for maintaining proper osmotic pressure balance inside and OUTSIDE of the CELLS of organisms.
40.

Assertion: Cu^(2+)(aq) is less than Cu^(3+)(aq) but Fe^(3+) is more stable than Fe^(2+)(aq) Reason : Half filled and completely filled subshells are more stable

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If both ASSERTION and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is FALSE but reason is true
If assertion is true but the reason is false

Answer :B
41.

Assertion Ca^(2+) and Ba^(2+) can be distinguished by treatment with Na_(2)C_(2)O_(4) solution. Reason CaC_(2)O_(4) is soluble in dilute acetic acid while BaC_(2)O_(4) is insoluble in dilute acetic acid solution.

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ANSWER :C
42.

Assertion: (C_(2)H_(5))_(3)N is less basic than trimethylamine (CH_(3))_(3)N Reason: Due to hyperconjugation of C_(2)H_(5) is less than methyl.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion.
If both assertion and reson are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
if assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :C
43.

Assertion: Cu^(2+) and Cd^(2+) are separated by first adding KCN solution and then passing H_(2)S gas. Reason: KCN reduces Cu^(2+) to Cu^(+) and form a complex with it.

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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If the assertion and reason both are false.

Solution :The correct explanation of assertion is KCN form complex with `Cu^(+) and Cd^(2+)` and `K_(3)[Cu(CN)_(4)]` and `K_(2)[Cd(CN)_(4)]` respectively. On passing `H_(2)S` only `Cd^(2+)` complex gets decomposed to yellow CDS PPT.
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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Assertion : C - O bond in metal carbonyl is long. Reason : There is delocalisation of electrons from filled d orbitals into the empty orbitals on the CO ligands.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reasonb is FALSE
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :C - O bond in METAL carbonyl is long as liganted CO has lower bond order. The lower B.O. is due to the TRANSFER of metal `d pi` electrons into the `pi^(**)` orbitals of ligated CO.
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Assertion : Cu react with HCl & form H_(2) gas Reason : Cu above then hydrogen in electro chemical series

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If both Assertion & REASON are True & the Reason is a CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
If both Assertion & Reason are False.

Solution :both are WRONG.
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Assertion: C Cl_(4) is not a fire extinguisher. Reason: C Cl_(4) is insoluble in water.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are true and the reason is the correct EXPLANATION of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
if assertion is true but reason is false.
If assertion is false but reason is true

Solution :`C Cl_(4)` is used as a fire extinguisher. Its DENSE, non-combustible vapours cover the burning substance and prevents the availability of oxygen around burning material.
47.

Assertion: Cu is less reactive than hydrogen. Reason : E_(Cu^(2+)//Cu)^(Theta) is negative.

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Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct EXPLANATION of assertion.
Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is true but the reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
Standard electrode potential of `E^(@)" "CU^(2+)//Cu=0.34`
V and `E_(H^(+)//H_(2))^(Theta)=0.0V`. This shows that copper is less REACTIVE than HYDROGEN.
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Assertion :C Cl_(4) is a non-polar molecule. Reason : C Cl_(4) has polar bonds.

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If assertion is true but the reason is false
If assertion is false but reason is true
IF both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

Answer :D
49.

Assertion: Cu cannot liberate hydrogen froma acids. Reason : Because it has positive electrode potential.

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Both assertion and reason are TRUE and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion .
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the CORREC explanation of assertion.
Assertion is not true for reason is true
Both assertion and reason are FALSE.

Answer :a
50.

Assertion : Butter and cheese are emulsions Reason: Emulsion is a colloidal solution of liquid dispersed in solid.

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(A) and (R) are TRUE and (R) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not EXPLAIN (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Answer :D