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1.

Assertion : Graphite is a good conductor of electricity however diamond belongs to the category of insulators. Reason: Graphite is soft in nature on the other hand diamond is very hard and brittle.

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Assertion and reason both are correct statement and reason is correct EXPLANATION for assertion. 
Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion. 
Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement. 
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement. 

Solution :GRAPHITE is a good conductor of electricity because CARBON atom is `sp^2` hybridized. Hence, one electron on each carbon atom is FREE to move about .
2.

Assertion. Goldandplatiniumoccurin nativestate. Reason. Goldand platiniumarenotattackedby moisture, oxygenandcarbondioxideofthe atmosphere.

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

ANSWER :A
3.

Assertion: Gold is recoverd from its solution containing aurocyanide complex its solution containing. Reason: Zinc is more electropositive htan gold.

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

Solution :Au is rconverved from the solution by the addtion of electrophpositive METAL.
`2NaAu(CU)_(2)+Zntounderset("SOLUBLE COMPLEX")(Na_(2)Zn(Cn)_(4))+2Audarr`
4.

Assertion: Glypal is obtained by condensation polymerization of ethyleneglycol and terephthalic acid. Reason : Glyptal is used in the manufacture of fabrics.

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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 assertion : GLYPTAL is obtained by condensation polymerization of ethylene glycol and PHTHALIC ACID.
Correct reason : Glyptal is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers.
5.

Assertion : Glycosides are hydrolysed in acidic conditions. Reason : Glycosides are acetals.

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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.

Answer :A
6.

Assertion : Glycine must be taken thorough diet. Reason : It is an essential amino acid.

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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 assertion . Glycine may or may not be TAKEN in diet.
Correct reason . It is not an essential `alpha`-AMINO ACID.
7.

Assertion. Glycine forms a chelate with Cu^(2+) ion. Reason. Glycine is a bidentate ligand and thus forms a closed ring structure with the metal ion.

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

Solution :R is the correct explanation of A.
8.

Assertion : Glycine is amphoteric in nature . Reason: Glycine contain both acid and basis group.

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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 corret explanation of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If the assertion and the reason both are false.

Solution :Glycine is an amino acid, it contains both `NH_(2)` as well as -COOH group and therefore, its aqueous solution form Zwitter ion which is amphoteric in NATURE. ltbRgt `underset("Glycine")(NH_(2)CH_(2)COOH)"" underset("Zwitter ion")(NH_(3)^(+)CH_(2)COO^(-))`
Therefore, both assertion and reason are true.
9.

Assertion : Glyceraldehyde reactswith Br_(2)//H_(2)O to form achiral compound Reason : -CHO and -CH_(2)OH both are oxidized

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ANSWER :3
10.

Assertion : Glucose reacts with phenyl hydrazine and Fehling's solution but not with NaHSO_(3). Reason: NaHSO_(3) cannot break the ring structure.

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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 :Despite having the aldehyde group GLUCOSE does not give 2,4 DNP test, SCHIFF's test and it does not form the hydrogensulphite ADDITION product with `NaHSO_(3)`
11.

Assertion : Glucose is correctly named as D-(+)-glucose. ' 3 Reason : ‘D’ before the name of glucose represents its dextrorotatory nature.

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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.

Answer :C
12.

Assertion :- Glucose, Na^(*) and anibi acids are absorbed activity. Reason :-Na^(*) , glucose and amino acids are move against the concentration gradient and hence require energy.

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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
13.

Assertion : Glucose gives a reddish brown precipitate with Fehiling's solution. Reason : Reaction of glucose with Fehiling's solution gives CuO and gluconic acid.

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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 are both incorrect.

Solution :Correct Reason. Reaction of glucose with Fehiling's solution GIVES `Cu_(2)O` and gluconic ACID.
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Assertion : Glucose given reddish brown precipitate with Fehiling's solution. Reason : Reaction of glucose with Fehling's solution gives Cu_(2)O and gluconic acid.

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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 are both incorrect.

Solution :Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
15.

Assertion : Glucose gets oxidised to gluconic acid on reaction with mild oxidising agent like bromine water. Reason : Glucose contains a keto 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 :Glucose on mld oxidation GIVES six carbon carboxylic ACID (GLUCONIC acid) which indicates it contains aldehydic group.
16.

Assertion: Geometrical isomerism is shown by complexes with coordination number 6. Reason: Because it has d^(2)sp^(3) type hybridisation.

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

Solution :d) correct Assertion: `[FE(CN)_(6)]^(3-)` ION shows magnetifc moment corresponding to one UNPAIRED electron.
17.

Assertion: Geometrical isomers of Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2^+differ in their colours Reason:All geometrical isomers of compounds have different colours.

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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 :C
18.

Assertion : Geometry of IC l_(3) is tetrahedral. Reason : Its shape is T-shape, due to the presence of two lone pairs.

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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 :B
19.

Assertion : Gases such as SO_2, NH_3, HClare easily adsorbed. Reason : Adsorption is a surface phenomenon

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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
20.

Assertion. Gay Lussac's law does not follow from Dalton's atomic theory. Reason. Dalton's atomic theory explains law of chemical combination by mass only.

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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 assetion.
If assertion is true, but reason if false
If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :R is the correct explanation of A.
21.

Assertion : Gases combine in simple ratio of their volume but, not always. Reason : Gases deviate from ideal behaviour.

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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 :Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
22.

Assertion : Gas - Gas colliodal system does not exist. Reason : Gases are completely miscible and form a true solution.

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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 :A
23.

Assertion: Galvanished iron does not rust. Reason: Zinc ha a more negative electrode potential than iron.

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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 :Zinc metal which has a more negative electrode potential than iron will PROVIDE electrons in preference of the iron, and therefore CORRODE FIRST. Only when all the zinc has been oxidised does the iron start to RUST.
24.

Assertion : Galvanising is the process of coating iron and steel with metallic zinc. Reason : Highly resistant to rusting and corrosion.

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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 :A
25.

Assertion: Galvanised iron does not rust. Reason: Zinc has a more negative electrode potential than iron.

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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 :R is the correct explanation of A (More negative ELECTRODE potential of ZINC means higher oxidation potential. Hence, zinc is more easily OXIDIZED than iron).
26.

Assertion : Galvanisation of iron protects it from rust Reason : Zinc had lower reduction potential than iron

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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 :A
27.

Assertion: Galvanic cells containing hydrogen, methane, methanol etc. as fuels are called fuel cells. Reason: They are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels directly into electrical energy.

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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.

Answer :A
28.

Assertion: Gabriel phthalimide reaction can be used to prepare aryl and alkyl amines. Reason: Aryl halides have same reactivity as alkyl halides towards nucleophilic substitution reactions.

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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 ture, 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 assertion: Gabriel PHTHALIMIDE reaction can be used to prepare only primary alkyl AMINES and not ARYLAMINES.
Correct reason: Alkyl halides undergo nucleo-philic substitution reactions but aryl halides do not.
29.

Assertion : Fructose does not contain as aldehyde group but still reduces Tollens' reagent. Reason : In presence of a base , fructose undergoes a rearrangement to form glucose and mannose.

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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.

ANSWER :A
30.

Assertion : Fructose does not contain aldehyde group but still reduce Tollen's reagent. Reason : In the presence of base, fructose undergoes rearrangement to form glucose and mannose.

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Assertion and reason both are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the assertion.
Assertion and reason both are wrong STATEMENTS.
Assertion is correct STATEMENT but reason is wrong statement.
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

ANSWER :A
31.

Assertion : Fullerene is the purest allotrope of carbon. Reason : They have smooth structure without dangling bonds.

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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
32.

Assertion:- Fructose does not contain an aldehyde group but still reduce tollen's reagent. Reason:- In presence of dilute solution of alkali, fructose undergoes epimerisation to form glucose and mannose.

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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 :A
33.

Assertion: Frenkel defects is exhibited by alkali halides Reason : Alkali ions have small size.

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

Answer :d
34.

Assertion : Formic acid reduces Tollens reagent. Reason : Formic acid contains an aldehyde as well as acid group.

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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 :A
35.

Assertion : Free radicals are short lived and highly reactive. Reason : Free radicals are highly unstable.

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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 :Since free radicals contain odd electrons, so they are short lived and they readily TRY to PAIR up the odd electrons to form neutral molecules, that is why they are highly reactive.
36.

Assertion: formic acid reduces Tollens' reagent. Reason: Compounds containing CHO group reduce tollens' reagent.

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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.

Solution :CORRECT explanation. HCOOH acts as a reducing agent because it can be EASILY oxidised to `CO_(2) and H_(2)O` and hence reduces Tollens' reagent.
37.

Assertion : Formation of rust requires both oxygen and water. Reason : The oxidising tendency of iron can be reduced by formation of its alloy with anodic metals

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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
38.

Assertion : Formation of PH_(4)^(+) ion is relatively difficult in comparison to NH_(4)^(+) ion. Reason : Lone pair of phosphorus atom in PH_(3) resides in stereochemically inactive pure s-orbital.

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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 and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

Answer :C
39.

Assertion: Formation of Cl^(-) ion is exothermic wheres O^(2-) ion formation is endothermic. Reason: EA_(2) of oxygen is endothermic and greater than its exothermic EA_(1) value of oxygen.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE ANND the 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 the reason is false
if assertion is false but the reason is true

Answer :A
40.

Assertion: Formaldehyde cannot be prepared by Rosenmund's reduction. Reason: Acid chlorides can be reduced into aldehydes with hydrogen in boiling xylene using palladium or platinum as a catalyst supported on barium sulphate. This is known as Rosenmund's reduction.

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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 :HCHO cannot be prepared by ROSENMUND's reduction because formyl chloride in unstable at ROOM TEMPERATURE.
41.

Assertion: Formaldehyde is a planar molecule. Reason: It contains sp^(2) hybridised carbon atom.

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Assertion and REASON both are correct and reason is correct EXPLANATION of assertion.
Assertion and reason both are WRONG STATEMENT.
Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Solution :Reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
42.

Assertion : For two solutions, 0.1m aqueous solution of glucose and 0.1 m urea in benzene, the lowering of vapour pressure is same. Reason :Vapour pressure is always lowered when volatile solute is added to water

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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 :D
43.

Assertion: For the reaction RCl + NAOH(aq) rarr ROH + NACl, the rate of reaction is reduced to half on reducing the concentration of RCl to half. Reason: The rate of the reaction is represented by k[RCl] i.e., it is a first-order reaction.

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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 the 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 :Correct Reason The RATE of reaction is represented by `k[RCl] [NaOH]`, i.e., it is a second ORDER reaction.
44.

Assertion : For the reaction N_(2(g))+3H_(2(g))hArr2NH_(3(g)) Unit of K_(c)=L^(2)mol^(-2) Reason: For the reaction N_(2(g))+3H_(2(g))hArr2NH_(3(g)) Equlibrium constant, K_(c)=([NH_(3)]^(2))/([N_(2)][H_(2)]^(3))

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

Answer :B
45.

Assertion. For the reaction "RCl"+"NaOH(aq)" to "ROH"+"NaCl", the rate of reacction is reduced to half on reducing the concentration of RCl to half. Reason. The rate of the reaction is represented by k [RCl], i.e., it is a first order reaction.

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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 ae 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 R. The rate of REACTION is REPRESENTED by k [RCl] [NaOH], i.e., it is a second ORDER reaction.
46.

Assertion : For the reaction CHCI_(3) + CI_(2) to CCI_(4) HCI Rate = k[CHCI_(3)][CI_(2)]^(1//2) Reason : Rate of reaction is always equals to the sum of the stoichiometic coefficients of the reacting species in a balanced chemical equation.

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

Solution :Rate of reaction depends upon the experimental conditions such as concentration of reactants, temperature and CATALYST. It may or may not be equal to the STOICHIOMETRIC coeffieicents of the reacting SPECIES in a balanced chemcial equation.
47.

Assertion: For the Daniel cell, Zn|Zn^(2+)||Cu^(2+)|Cu with E_(cell)=1.1V, the application of opposite potential greater than 1.1V results into flow of electrons from cathode to anode.

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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. On applyng external voltage greater than 1.1 V in the daniell cell, the electrons flow in the reverse direction, i.e., from CATHODE `(Cu^(2+)//Cu)` to ANODE `(ZN//Zn^(2+))`. The reverse reaction takes place
(i.e., `Zn^(2+)+CutoZn+Cu^(2+)`)
48.

Assertion: For the Daniel cell Zn|Zn^(2+)||Cu^(2+)|Cu with E_(cell)=1.1V, the application of opposite potential greater than 1.1 V results into flow of electron from cathode to anode. Reason: Zn is deposited at anode and Cu is dissolved at cathode.

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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.

Answer :A
49.

Assertion : For the combustion of methane, DeltaE gt DeltaH. Reason : DeltaH is related by DeltaE by the expression DeltaH=DeltaE+DeltanRT

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<P>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 :Combustion of METHANE is
`CH_(4)+2O_(2)rarrCO_(2)+2H_(2)O`The relation between `DeltaH` and `DELTAE` is
`DeltaH=DeltaE+DeltanRT`
`Deltan=n_(p)-n_(r)=1-3=-2`
`DeltaH=DeltaE-2T`
So, `DeltaH lt DeltaE`
Hence, reason is correct explanation of assertion.
50.

Assertion : For the Daniel cell, Zn//Zn^(2+)||Cu^(2+)|Cu" with "E_(cell)=1.1V results into flow of electron from cathode to anode. Reason : Zn is deposited at anode and Cu is dissolved at cathode.

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if both Assertion and Reason are true andreason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
if bothassertion and reason are true but reason isnot the correct expalanation of the assertion
if assertion is true, reason is FALSE
both assertion and reason are false statements.

Solution :If the opposing potential becomes slightly LARGER than than cell, the direction, of current FLOWS is reversed and so is the cell reaction. Now zinc are aconverted to zinc at one electronde and Cu is CONVERTED into copper ion and the overall. Cell reaction becomes.
`Zn^(++)+Cu to Zn +Cu^(++)`