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1.

Assertion : On passing electric current in colloidal solution they do not move towards anode or cathode. Reason: They do not contain any charge

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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 :If no. of step INCREASES, PROCESS Shift towards REVERSIBLE process so work's increases
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Assertion :- O.N. of carbon in H-C-=N is +4. Reason :- Carbon always shows an O.N of +4.

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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
3.

Assertion : On mixing 500 ml of 10^(-6) M Ca^(2+) ion and 500 ml of 30 xx 10^(-6) M F^(-)ion, the precipitate of CaF_(2) will be obtained. K_(sp) (CaF_(2) = 10^(-18)) Reason : If K_(sp) is greater than ionic product, a precipitate will develop.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE and 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 :`CaF_(2) hArr Ca^(2+) + 2F^(-)`
`K = ((10^(-6))/(2))((10^(-6))/(2))^(2) = 1.25 xx 10^(-19)` which is less than `K_(sp)`. Hence, no precipitate will develop. Thus, both assertion and reason are false.
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Assertion: On dilution, the equivalent as well as molar conductivity of the solution increases. Reason: With dilution, the number of current carrying particles per cm^(3) increases.

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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 R. on diluton, the number of current carrying particles PER `cm^(3)` decreases and hence specific conductivity decreases. `wedge_(EQ) and wedge_(m)` increase with dilution because `wedge_(eq)=` sp. Conductivity `XX` volume of solution containing 1 g eq. of the electrolyte and `wedge_(m)=`sp. conductivity`xx`volume of solution containing 1 mole of th electrolyte and volume increases much more than decrease in specific conductivity.
5.

Assertion : ON cooling a frezing maxture, colour of the mixture turns to pink from deep blue for a reaction Co(H_(2)P)_(6(aq))^(2+)+4Cl_(aq)^(-)hArrCoCl_(4(aq))^(2-)+6H_(2)O_((1)). Reason: Reaction is endothermic so on cooling, the reacton moves to backward direction.

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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 :C
6.

Assertion. On cooling, the brown colour of nitrogen dioxide disappears. Reason. ON cooling, NO_(2) undergoes dimerisation resulting in the pairing of odd electron of NO_(2).

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

Solution :Correct reason. The lone pair of electrons on the N ATOM is strongly attracted by the three strongly electronegative F atoms. As a result, it is not available for DONATION and hence `NF_(3)` is a weak LIGAND.
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Assertion :- On adding NACl to water its vapour pressure increases. Reason :- Addition of non-volatile solute increases the vapour pressure.

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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 :If a non-volatile solute is ADDED to water its vapour pressure ALWAYS DECREASES. THEREFORE, both assertion and reason are false.
8.

Assertion : Oils are purified by steam distillation. Reason : The compound which decompose at their boiling points can purified by steam distillation.

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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 reson 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 :STEAM distillation is carried out only when a solid or liquid ininsoluble in WATER and VOLATILE with steam but the impurities are non-volatile.
9.

Assertion : Olefinic monomers undergo addition polymerisation. Reason : Polymerisation of vinyl chloride is initiated by peroxides/ persulphates.

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Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason does not explain assertion.
Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason explains the assertion.
Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.

Solution :Correct EXPLANATION : DUE to the presence of double bonds , a large number of OLEFIN molecules simply ADD to a high MOLECULAR mass molecule.
10.

Assertion : Octahedral complex of type [MABCDEF) ^(n+-)exhibits only two geometrical isomers. Reason: As the number of different ligands increase the number of possible isomers decreases.

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Both ASSERTION and reason are true and the reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of the assetion
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 :D
11.

Assertion: Octahedral complex[Fe(CN)_6]^(3-)is a low spin complex . Reason : It has a negative CFSE value.

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Both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and the reason is the correct EXPLANATION of the assetion
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
12.

Assertion: o-Nitrophenol is less soluble in water in water than the m- and p-isomers. Reason: m- and p-Nitrophenols exist as associated molecules.

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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.
Both assertion and reason are correct STATEMENTS but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

Solution :Correct explanation. DUE to CHELATION, o-nitrophenol does not form H-bonds with `H_(2)O` but m- and p-nitrophenols form H-bonds with `H_(2)O`.
13.

Assertion : o-Hydrozybenaldehyde is less soluable in water than p-Hydroxybenzalbenzaldehye. Reason : Intra molecular hydrogen bonding in o-Hydrozbenzaldehyde Decrease extent of intermolecular hydrogen bonding with water

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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
14.

Assertion: O and p-nitrophenols can be separated by steam distillation Reason: O-isomeris steamvolatile due to chelation and p-isomer is not steam volatile due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding

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If both ASSERTION and reasonare 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
15.

Assertion : Nylon - 66 is condensation polymer Reason : It is formed by the reaction between functional groups of adjacent monomers with elimination of H_2O .

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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
16.

Assertion : Nylon 6, 6 is prepared by condensation Reason polymerisation of hexamethylenediamine and terephthalic acid. Reason : Nylon 6, 6 is a fibre polymer.

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Assertion and reason both are CORRECT statements 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 :Correct assertion : NYLON 6, 6 is a condensation polymer of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid.
17.

Assertion: Number of unpaired electrons present in [Cu(NH_3)_2](+)complex is zero Reason:The complex [Cu(NH_3)_2]^(+) is linear with sp-hybridization.

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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
18.

Assertion: Nucleophilic substitution reaction in an optically active alkyl halide gives a mixture of enantiomers. Reason: Reactio occurs by S_(N^(1)) mechanism.

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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 both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :Reason is correct explanation for assertion.
19.

Assertion : Nuclear forces and called short range forces. Reason :Nuclear forces operate over very small distance i.e., 10^(-15) m or 1 fermi

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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 explanantion of the assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If the assertion and reason both are false

Answer :A
20.

Assertion : Non-competitive inhibitor inhibits the catalytic activity of enzyme by binding with its active site Reason: Non-competitive inhibitor changes the shape of the active site in such a way that substrate can't recognise it.

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ASSERTION and reason both are correct statement but reason does not EXPLAIN assertion
Assertion and reason both are correct and reason explains the assertion
Both assertion and reason are wrong statement
Assertion iswrong statement reason iscorrect statement

Solution :Correct assertion. Non-competitive inhibitor INHIBITS the catalytic activity by BINDING the enzyme at the allosteric site.
21.

Assertion : Nuclear fission is always accompanied by release of energy Reason : Nuclear fission is a chain process

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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 explanantion of the assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If the assertion and reason both are false

Solution :It is correct that during nuclear FISSION energy is always RELEASED and it is also true that nuclear fission is a chain process
22.

Assertion : Noble gases have positive electron gain enthalpy. Reason : Noble gases have stable closed shell electronic configuration.

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If both assertion and REASON are TRUE, and reason is the correct EXPLANATION of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are TURE, but reason is not the correct explanantion of the assertion.
If assertion is true, but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false

Answer :A
23.

Assertion : Noble gases have maximum electron affinity. Reason : High electron affinity shows that the electron is loosely bonded to the atom.

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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 a correct explanation of the assertion
Ifassertion is true but reason is false
If the assertion and reason both are false

Solution :All NOBLE GASES have stable configuration. Therefore, they can not take any electron means that they have no affinity for electrons. High electron affinity shows that electron is strongly bonded to the atom. Here both assertion and reason are false.
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Assertion : Noble gases have highest ionization energies in their respective periods. Reason : The outermost sub-shell of noble gases in which electron enters is completely filled.

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

Answer :A::B::C::D
25.

Assertion : Noble gases have highest ionisation enthalpies in their respective periods. Reason : Noble gases have stable closed shell electronic configuration.

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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
26.

Assertion: NO_(3)^(-) ion can not be detected by brown ring test in presence of NO_(2)^(-) ion. Reason: Both NO_(2)^(-) and NO_(3)^(-) ions evolve brown NO_(2) gas with conc. H_(2)SO_(4) acid.

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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 reason is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of assertion
If OTH assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

Answer :C
27.

Assertion: N,N-Diethylbenzenesulphonamide is insoluble in alkali. Reason: Sulhponyl group attached to nitrogen atom is a strong electron withdrawing group.

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Both assertion and REASON are WRONG.
Both assertion and reason are correct STATEMENTS but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
Both assertion and reason are correct statements and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

Solution :Correct explanation. SINCE acidic hydrogen is not present on the N-atom, therefore, N,N- diethylbenzenesulphonamide is insoluble in alkali.
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Assertion : N,N–Diethylethanamine is more basic then N,N-Dimethylmethanamine Reason : +I effect of ethyl is more then methyl

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(1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the CORRECT explanation of assertion.
f 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 :
N, N Diethylethylomine
+l EFFECT of `C_(2)H_(5)-` GROUP more than `CH_(3)-` group.
29.

Assertion : Nitrogen in inactive at room temperature but becomes reactive at elevated temperature (on heating or in the presence of catalyst). Reason : In nitrogen molecule, there is delocalization electrons.

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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 :A
30.

Assertion. Nitrogen is less reactive than molecular oxygen. Reason. The bond length of N_(2) is shorter than that of oxygen.

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

Solution :Correct explanation. Because of the presence of a TRIPLE bond, dissociation energy of NITROGEN is much higherthan that of oxygen.
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Assertion : Nitrogenand Oxygenare themaincomponentsin theatmospherebutthese do notreact to formoxidesofnitrogen Reason : Thereactionbetweennitrogenand oxygenrequireshightemperature.

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bothassertion and reasonare correctandther REASON is the CORRECTEXPLANATION for theassertion.
bothassertionandreasonare correct but
the assertionis incrrectbut the reasonis CORRECTION
Both theassertinandreasonare incorrect.

Solution :The REACTIONOF `N_(2)+ O_(2) to`2NOoccursat very hightemperature mostyly duringlightningorthunderstom .
32.

Assertion: Nitrobenzene is used as a solvent in Friedel-Crafts reaction. Reason: Fusion of nitrobenzene with solid KOH gives a low yield of a mixture of o- and p-nitrophenols.

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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 explanation: DUE to strong electron-withdrawing resonance and inductive effect of the `-NO_(2)` group, electron density decreases in the benzene ring and HENCE it does not undergo F.C. benzene ring and hence it does not undergo F.C. REACTION.
33.

Assertion. Nitrogen and oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen. Reason. The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are TRUE, and reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
If both assertion and reason are TURE, but reason is not the correct EXPLANANTION of the assertion.
If assertion is true, but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false

Answer :A
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Assertion: Nitrobenzene is used as a solvent in Friedel-Craft's reaction. Reason: Fusion of nitrobenzene with solid KOH gives a low yield of a mixture of o-and p-nitro phenols.

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Solution :Due to strong deactivation of BENZENE ring by `-NO_(2)` GROUP, nitrobenzene is oftenused as a SOLVENT in Friedel-Craft's REACTION.
35.

Assertion : Nitriding is the process of heating steel in presence of N_(2) to form iron nitrides. Reason : The surface of steel becomes hard after nitriding process.

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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 :D
36.

Assertion : Nitride ion (N^(3-)) and magnesium ion (Mg^(2+)) are both isoelectronic species. Reason : the charge on nitride is different from Mg^(2+) ion.

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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 both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :Correct explanation : Since both IONS have same number of ELECTRONS (10).
37.

Assertion: Nitriding is a process of heating steel in an atmosphere of nitrogen. Reason: Steel becomes brittle after nitriding.

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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 both assertion and reason are false.

Solution :Nitridin is a process of heating STEEL in ANN atmosphere of ammonia. It imparrts a hard COATING of iron nitride on the surface of steel.
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Assertion: Nitration of chlorobenzene leads to the formation of m-nitrochlorobenzene. Reason: -NO_(2) group is a m-directing group.

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ASSERTION and reason both are CORRECT and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
Assertion is correct but reason is wrong statement.
Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement.

Solution :Correct assertion. Chlorination of nitrobenzene LEADS to the FORMATION of m-chloronitrobenzene.
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Assertion: Nitrating mixture used for carrying out nitration of benzene consists of conc. HNO_(3)+"conc". H_(2)SO_(4). Reason: In presence of H_(2)SO_(4),HNO_(3) acts as a base and produces NO_(2)^(+) ions.

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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 explanantion of the assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is FALSE.
If the assertion and reason both are false.

Solution :`HNO_(3)+2H_(2)SO_(4)hArr2HSO_(4)^(-)+NO_(2)^(+)+H_(3)overset(+)O`
40.

Assertion :NiO is less than CaO. Reason :Ni^(2+) is pseudo noble gas configuration cation whereas Ca^(2+) is noble gas configuration cation.

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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 :A
41.

Assertion : Nickel can be purified by Mond's process. Reason: Ni(CO)_4 is a volatile compound which decomposes at 460 K to give pure Ni.

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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
Assertion is false but reason is true. 

Answer :A
42.

Assertion. Ni(CO)_(4) is a diamagnetic complex. Reason. All the electrons in the complex are paired.

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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 EXPLANTION of A.
43.

Assertion : Nickel can be purified by Mond processs. Reason : Ni(CO)_(4) is a volatile compound which decomposes at 460 K to give pure Ni.

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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 false but reason is false.
Assertion is false but reason is true.

Solution :Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion:Nickelcan bepurifiedby Mondprocess.Reason:Ni (CO ) _4isavolatilecompoundwhichdecomposes at460Kto givepureNi.

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Bothassertionandreason aretrueandreason is thecorrectexplanationofassertion.
Both assertionandreasonaretruebutreasonis not thecorrectexplanationofassertion.
Assertionistrue butreasonisfalse.
Assertionis falsebutreasonistrue.

SOLUTION :Both assertionandreasongare trueandreason isthecorrectexplanationofassertion.
45.

Assertion: Ni//Ni^(2+)(1.0M)||Au^(3+)(1.0M)|Au, for this cell emf is 1.75V if E_(Au^(3+)//Au)^(o)=1.50 and E_(Ni^(2+)//Ni)^(o)=0.25V Reason: Emf of the cell =E_("cathode")^(o)-E_("anode")^(o)

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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.
`E_(AU^(3+)//Au)^(@)-E_(Ni//Ni^(2+))^(@)=1.50-(+0.25)=1.25V`
46.

Assertion [Ni (CO)_(4)] has longer C-O bond lengththan the same in [Cr(CO)_(5) NH_(3)] Reason There is greater extent of d pi - rho pi back bonding in [Ni (CO)_(4)] than in [Cr (CO)_(5) NH_(3)]

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ANSWER :A
47.

Assertion. NF_(3) is weaker ligand than N(CN_(3))_(3). Reason. NF_(3) ionizes to give F^(-) ions in aqueous solution.

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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 :Correct A. F is highly electronegative. It attracts the electrons of N TOWARDS itself and hence are not easily available on N, making it a WEAKER donor or ligand.
48.

Assertion : Network polymers are thermosetting. Reson : Network polymers have high molecular mass.

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Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason does not explain assertion.
Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason explains the assertion.
Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.

SOLUTION :Correct explanation : Extensive cross linking during POLYMERIZATION LEADS to the formation of three dimensional NETWORK solied which is hard , influsible and INSOLUBLE.
49.

Assertion: Neoprene can be further hardened by heating in presence of sulphur. Reason : Neoprene contains allylic double bonds which help in introducing sulphur bridges between different polymer chains.

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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.

Answer :A
50.

Assertion: Neopenty alcohol on treatment with HCl gives neopentyl chloride. Reason: Neopentyl is a tertiary alcohol.

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

Solution :Correct assertion. Neopentyl alcohol on treatment with HCL gives 2-chloro-2-methylbutane and not neopentyl chloride.
Correct reason. This reaction occurs via rearrangement of initially formed less stable `1^(@)` carbocation to the more stable `3^(@)` carbocations.
`CH_(3)-UNDERSET(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-CH_(2)OH underset(-H_(2)O)overset(HCl)to CH_(3)-underset(Cl)underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-CH_(2)CH_(3)`.