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1.

Assertion: For the 2NH_(3(g))hArr N_(2(g))+3H_(2(g)), the unit of K_(p) will be at. Reason: Unit of K_(p) is (atm)^(Deltan),

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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.

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Assertion: For measuring resistance of an ionic solution, an AC source is used. Reason: Concentration of ionic solution will change if DC source is used.

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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
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Assertion : For measuring resistance of an ionic solution an AC source is used. Reason : Concentration of ionic solution will change if DC source is used.

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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 :DC current can CHANGE the composition of ELECTROLYTIC solution.
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Assertion : For maximum stability N/P ratio must be equal to 1 Reason : Loss of alpha - beta - particles has no role in N/P ratio

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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 :Loss of `ALPHA or beta-`particle is to change N/P ratio so that it lies with the in the stability belt. Loss of `alpha-`particles INCREASES N/P ratio while loss of `beta-` particle DECREASES N/P ratio
5.

Assertion : For measurement of specific resistance of a metallic wire, AC current is used. Reason : This is to prevent electrolysis

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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
6.

Assertion : For making rubber synthetically , isoprenemolecules are polymerised. Reason : Neoprene (a plymer of chloroprene) is a synthetic rubber.

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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 wrong statement and reason is correct statement.

Solution :Correct assertion : POLYMERIZATION of isoprene in the LABORATORY GIVES all trans-polyisoprene ALSO called gutt-percha.
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Assertion : For a strong electrolyte, higher the concentration, lower the molar conductivity Reason : The plot ofwedge_(m)V_(s)sqrt(C) is not linear one for a weak electrolyte

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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
8.

Assertion :- For an isolated system q is zero. Reason :- In an isolated system change in U and V is zero.

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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 :C
9.

Assertion: For a reaction A(g) rarr B(g) -r_(A) = 2.5 P_(A) at 400 K r_(A) = 2.5 P_(A) at 600 K activation energy is 4135 J//"mol". Reason: Since for any reaction, values of rate constant at two different temp is same therefore activation energy of the reaction is zero.

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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 :`-r_(A) = [2.5 R(400)]C_(A)`(at `400 K`)
`-r_(A) = [2.5 R(600)]C_(A)`(at `600 K`)
`log((6)/(4)) = (E_(a))/(2.303 R) [(1)/(400) - (1)/(600)]`
`E_(a) = 4135`
So Assertion and Reason both are correct and reason is not the correct explanation.
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Assertion: For a reaction H_(2(g))+I_(2(g))hArr2HI_((g)) if the volume of vessel is reduced to half of its original volume, equlibrium constant will be doubled. Reason: According to Le-Chatelier principle, reaction shifts in a direction that tends to undo the effect of the stress.

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

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Assertion: For a gaseouss reaction, xA+yBhArr1C+mD,K_(p)=K_(C). Reason: Concentration of gaseous reactant is taken to be unity.

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

Answer :D
12.

Assertion. For a first order reaction, the concentration of the reactant decreases exponentially with time. Reason. Rate of reaction at any time depends upon the concentration of the reactant at that time.

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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 explanation. `[A]=[A]_(0)E^(-kt)`.
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Assertion: For a first order reaction, the concentration of the reactant decreases exponentially with time. Reason: Rate of reaction at any time depend upon the concentration of reactant at that time.

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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 explanation. `[A] = [A]_(0)E^(-kt)`
14.

Assertion: Following reaction takes place according to Antimarkownikov's rule. CF_(3)CH=CH_(2)+HCltoCF_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl Reason: Primary carboction is the intermediate.

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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: FLUORINE ATOMS have strong -I effect and FAVOUR electrophile attack.
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Assertion: For a cell reaction Zn_((s))+Cu_((aq))^(2+)toZn_((aq))^(2+)+Cu_((s)), at the equilibrium voltmeter gives zero reading. Reason: At the equilibrium, there is no change in the concentration of Cu^(2+) and Zn^(2+) ions.

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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
16.

Assertion: Fluoroacetic acid is stronger acid than bromoacetic acid. Reason: Acidity depends upon the electron withdrawing effect of the fluorine and chlorine.

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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 :The LARGER the electron withdrawing INDUCTIVE effect the greater is the ACIDITY.
17.

Assertion: First four aliphatic monocarboxylic acids are colourless. Reason: Carboxylic acids with more than five carbon atoms are 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 the assertioin and reason both are false.

Solution :Carboxylic acids `(RCOOH)` dissolves in water due to HYDROGEN bonding between H-atom of -COOH group and O-atom of water. As alkyl portion R-is non polar and lyophobic, this effect predominates as -R gets larger (over five carbon ATOMS).
18.

Assertion: First electron affinity of all elements is positive. Reason: Successive electron affinity of all elements is negative.

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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 :D
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Assertion : FeOis basicin charcter Reason: Oxidesof transitionmetalsare basicwhenmetalis inloweroxidationstate.

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Bothassertionand reasontrueand REASONIS thecorrectexplanationof thehassertion .
Bothassertion andreasonare truebut reasonis NOTTHE correctexplanationof THEASSERTION .
ASSERTION istruereason is FALSE .
Bothassertionand reasonare false.

Answer :A
20.

Assertion: FeSO_(4) and Fe_(2)(SO_(4))_(3) undergoes intramolecular redox reaction on thermal decomposition Reason: Both salts give brown solid of Fe_(2)O_(3) after decomposition.

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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 :D
21.

Assertion : Ferricyanide ion oxidises H_(2)O_(2) to H_(2)O. Reason : Oxidation product of H_(2)O_(2) is O_(2).

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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.
22.

Assertion : Fehling solution does not oxidise benzaldehyde to benzoic acid. Reason : Fehling solution is a alkaline solution of copper sulphate containing Rochelle salt.

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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
23.

Assertion : Fehling reagent is a test for all aliphatic aldehydes. Reason : Aliphatic aldehydes can be easily oxidised even with mild oxidising agents.

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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.
24.

Assertion: [Fe(EDTA)]^(-) complex is octahedral in shape. Reason: EDTA is a hexadentate ligand and undergoing sp^(3)d^(2) hybridisation.

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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

Solution :EDTA is HEXADENTATE ligand. When it forms complex with a metal cation, the HYBRIDISATION of central atom will be `d^(2)sp^(3)`
25.

Assertion (A) [Fe(CN)_(6)]^(3-) ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons. Reason (R) Because it has d^(2)sp^(3) type hybridisation.

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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 True, but reason is fasle.
Bothassertion and reason are FALSE

ANSWER :(d)
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Assertion: [Fe(CN)_6]^(3-)is weakly paramagnetic while [Fe(CN)_6]^(4-)is diamagnetic Reason:Both [Fe(CN)_6]^(3-)and [Fe(CN)_6]^(4-) involve d^2sp^3 hybridisation. In [Fe(CN)_6]^(3-)singly occupied d-orbital is available but in [Fe(CN)_6]^(4-)paired electrons are present

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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 :A
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Assertion : [Fe(CN)_(6)]^(3-) ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons. Reason : Because it has d^(2)sp^(3) type hybridisation.

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Solution :Correct assertion. `[FE(CN)_(6)]^(3-)` has `Fe^(3+) (3d^(5)=3d^(1)3d^(1)3d^(1)3d^(1)3d^(1))`. In PRESENCE of `CN^(-)`, electron PAIR upto give `3d^(2)3d^(2)3d^(1)3d^(0)3d^(0)`. HYBRIDIZATION is `d^(2)sp^(3)`. Thus, it will have magnetic moment corresponding to one electron.
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Assertion: FeCI_(3) reacts with KCNS to give bloodredcolour . Reason: FeCI_(3)reactswith KCNS to formpotassiumferro-ferricyanide .

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bothassertionand reasonare truereasonis thecorrectexplanationof THEASSERTION .
bothassertinandreasonare truebutreasonis notcorrectexplanationof theassertion
Assertionis truebutreasonis FALSE
Bothassertionand reasonare false.

Answer :C
29.

Assertion. Fe^(3+) can be used for coagulation of As_(2)S_(3) sol. Reason. Fe^(3+) reacts with As_(2)S_(3) to give Fe_(2)S_(3).

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If both assertion and reason are ture, and reason is the trure 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 false.

Solution :CORRECT R.`Fe^(3+)` neutralize the CHARGE on the negatively charged `As_(2)S_(3)` PARTICLES.
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Assertion : Fe^(3+)can be used for coagulation of As_2S_3 sol. Reason: Fe^(3+)reacts with As_2 S_3 to give Fe_2S_3 .

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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 :C
31.

Assertion. F_(2) has high reactivity. Reason. F-F bond has low bond dissociation enthalpy.

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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
32.

Assertion: F^(-) ion has highest hydrated radius among the other halide ions. Reason: Ionic radius of F^(-) is smallest in the periodic table.

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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
33.

Assertion: F atom has less electron afffinity than Cl atom. Reason: Additional electrons are repelled more strongly by 3p electrons in Cl atom than by 2p electrons in F atom.

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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

Solution :Due to small size of F atom added electron is REPLACED more STRONGLY by 2P electrons than in CASE of Cl atom.
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Assertion. F-F bond in F_(2) molecule is weak. Reason. F atom is small in size.

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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. Due to small size, the lone pairs of electrons on F-atoms repel the bond pair between F-atoms. Therefore, F-F bond in `F_(2)` molecule is weak.
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Assertion : Except glycine all other amino acide are optiocallyinactive. Reason : Other amino acids do not have chiral carbon.

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SOLUTION : Both {A) and (R) are FALSE
36.

Assertion : Extraction of iron metal from iron oxide ore is carried out by heating with coke. Reason : The reaction Fe_(2)O_(3)(s)rarrFe(s)+(3)/(2)O_(2)(g) is a spontaneous process.

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If both assertion and REASON are true and the reason is not thecorrect 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.
It the assertion and reason both are false.

Solution :Extraction of iron metal from iron oxide ore is carried out by heating with coke and flux (calcium carbonate). Flux is a slag forming substance. It converts infusible impurities into fusible slag.
The REACTION : `Fe_(2)O_(3(s))rarrFe_((s))+3//2O_(2(g))` is not aspontaneous process `Fe_(2)O_(3)` is converted to `FeO` at about `400^(@)C,FeO` is converted to FE at about `800^(@)C -1000^(@)C,`
37.

Assertion : Ethyl slcohol and water form maximum boiling azetrope. Reason : Attractive forces in solution tend to increase.

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If both assertion are reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
If both assertion and reason are CORRCT but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
If assertion is corrct but reason is incorrect.
If assertion and reason both are incrrect.

Solution :Correct Assertion. Ethyl alcohol and WATER from minimum BOILING azetrope.
Correct Reason. Attractive forces in solution tend to DECREASE.
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Assertion: Ethyl chloride is more reactive than vinyl chloride towards nucleophilic substitution. Reason: Vinyl group is electron donating in nature.

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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 reacton. In vinly CHLORIDE `C_Cl` BOND acquires a partial double bond character due to conjugation and its cleavage is difficult.
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Assertion: Ethyl bromide reacts with alcoholic silver cyanide solution to give ethyl carbylamine as the major product. Reason: CN^(-) ion is an ambident nucleophile.

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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 the correct explanation for ASSETION.
40.

Assertion : Ethyl benzene and methyl benzene both are oxidised to benzoic acid with acidified KMnO_(4). Reason : The entire side chain of aromatic carboxylic acid is oxidised to COOH irrespective of the length of the side chain

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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
41.

Assertion : Ethers have specific dipole moment values. Reason : The C-O bond is of polar nature.

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BothA and B are TRUE and R is the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is FALSE.
A is False but R is True.
Both A and R are false.

Solution :ETHERS are bent molecules and the polarities of bonds donot cancel out.
42.

Assertion : Ethers behave as bases in the presence of mineral Reason : Due to the presence of lone electron pair on the oxygen atom.

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BOTHA and B are true and R is the CORRECT explanation of A.
A is true but R is False.
A is False but R is True.
Both A and R are false.

SOLUTION :REASON is correct explanation for assertion.
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Assertion : Ethers behave as bases in the presence of mineral acids. Reason : Due to the presence of lone electrons pair on the oxygen 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 but reason is not correct for assertion.
If assertion is correct but reason is INCORRECT.
If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

SOLUTION :Reason is the corect explanation for assertion .
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Assertion :Etherates are coordinates complexes of ethers with Lewis acids. Reason : Ethers are easily cleaved by mineral acids such as HCl and H_(2)SO_(4) at 373 K.

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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 :ETHERS being Lewis bases from etherates with Lewis ACIDS.
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Assertion: Ethanol is a weaker aciid than phenol. Reason: Sodium ethoxide may be prepared by the reaction of ethanol with aqueous NaOH.

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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 :Correct reason. Phenoxide ION is stabilized by RESONANCE but there is no such stabilization in ethanol.
46.

Assertion : Etard reaction helps to stop the oxidation of toluene at the aldehydestage. Reason : Chromyl chloride oxidises methyl group to a chromium complex, which on hydrolysis gives corresponding benzaldehyde.

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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 :A
47.

Assertion: Equlibrium constant has meaning only when the corresponding balanced chemical equation is given. Reason: Its value changes for the new equation obtained by multiplying or dividing the original equation by a number

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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.

ANSWER :A
48.

Assertion : Equivalent weight of Cu in CuO is 63.6 and in Cu_(2)O 31.8. Reason : Equivalent weight of an element =("Atomic weight of the element")/("Valency of the element")

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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 :Equivalent WT. of Cu in `CuO=63.6/2=("At. Wt.")/("VALENCY")=31.8`
Equivalent wt. of Cu in `Cu_(2)O=63.6/1=63.6`
(Valency of `Cu=1`).
49.

Assertion. Equivalent weight of a base=("Molecular weight")/("Acidity") Reason. Acidity is the number of replaceable hydrogen atoms in one molecule of the base.

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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 :Correct R. Acidity is the number of replaceable hydroxyl groups in ONE MOLECULE of the base.
50.

Assertion. Equivalent mass of KMnO_(4) is same in the neutral as well alkalinemedium. Reason. The product formed in both cases in MnO_(2).

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SOLUTION :R is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of A.