Assertion (A) : Baking soda (NaHCO_(3)) is a compound. Reason (R ) : Properties NaHCO_(3) are absolutely different from sodium, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Assertion (A) : Baking soda (NaHCO_(3)) is a compound. Reason (R ) :

1.	Assertion (A) : Baking soda (NaHCO_(3)) is a compound. Reason (R ) : Properties NaHCO_(3) are absolutely different from sodium, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct EXPLANATION for A. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation for A. A is true and R false. A is false and R is true. Solution :The constituents of baking soda that is Na, H, C and O do not retain their PROPERTIES and hence backing soda is a compound.