Assertion: Alkali metals are obtained by electrolysis of molten salt and not aqueous solution. Reason: The discharge potential of H^(+) ions is lower than alkali metals cation hence hydrogen is dicharged at cathode instead of metal.

Assertion: Alkali metals are obtained by electrolysis of molten salt a

1.	Assertion: Alkali metals are obtained by electrolysis of molten salt and not aqueous solution. Reason: The discharge potential of H^(+) ions is lower than alkali metals cation hence hydrogen is dicharged at cathode instead of metal.
Answer» 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