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1.

Assertion : In atomic form hydrogen consists of one proton and one electron. Reason : In elemental form hydrogen exists as a diatomic molecule and is called dihydrogen.

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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 :Atomic number of hydrogen is 1. Hence it has 1 PROTON. Also for a neutral ATOM, number of protons is equal to the number of electrons hence it has 1 electron. It does not have any NEUTRON.
2.

Assertion : In case of isoelectronic ions the ionic size increases with the increase in atomic number. Reason: The greater the attraction of nucleus , greater is the ionic radius.

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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 butreason isnot 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 false. In case of isoelectronic , i.e., ions, having the same number of electrons and different NUCLEAR charge, the size decreases with increase in ATOMIC NUMBERS.
3.

Assertion. In a unit cell of NaCl , all Cl^- ions touch Na^+ ion as all well they touch each other . Reason. Radius ratio r_+//r_- in NaCl is 0.414.

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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 A . In a unit cell of NaCl, all `Cl^-` ions touch `Na^+` ION but do not touch each other.
Correct R . Actual RADIUS ratio `r_(Na^+)//r_(Cl^-)` is 0.525 and not 0.414
4.

Assertion : In a gaseous reaction, the ratio of the volumes of gaseous reactants and products is in agreement with their molar ratio Reason :This is according to Avogadro's hypothesis.

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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 assertion
5.

Assertion : In a fission reaction a heavy nucleus is broken into three fragement of nearly equal mass . Reason: The binding energy per nucleon for a heavy nuclei is less than the binding energy per nucleon of the fragments.

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Both A and R are TRUE and R is the CORRECT explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
Both A and R are false

Answer :D
6.

Assertion. If the length of the unit cell of LiCl having NaCl structure is 5.14 Å , the ionic radius ofCl^(-) ion is 1.82 Å.Reason . Anion-anion contact is retained in LiCl structurebeacause anions constitute the lattice.

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SOLUTION :If anion -anion contact is retained , then as shown in the adjoining fig,

Interionic distance of LICL = `a/2`
` ( 5.14 Å)/2 = 2.57Å `
`BC = sqrt(AB^(2) + AC^(2)) = sqrt((2.57)^(2) + ( 2.57)^(2))`= 3.63 Å
Radius of ` Cl^(-) "ION" = 1/2 BC = 1/2 xx 3.63= 1.81 Å`
Hecne, R is the correct explanation of A.
7.

Assertion: If BOD level of water in a reservoir is less than 5ppm, it is highly polluted.Reason: High biological oxygen demand means low activity of bacteria in water

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ANSWER :C
8.

Assertion : Ice cube floats on water. Reason : Density of ice is less than that of water.

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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
9.

Assertion : Hydrogen resembles halogens. Reason : It has high ionisation energy but still form H^+ ion.

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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 :B
10.

Assertion : Hydrogen resembles both, alkali metals as well as halogens. Reason : Hydrogen forms oxides, halides and sulphides, and exists as diatomic molecule.

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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
11.

Assertion : Hydrogen is the simplest atom Reason : Its nucleus contains only two protons

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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 :C
12.

Assertion: Hydrogen combines with other elements by losing, gaining or sharing electrons. Reason:Hydrogen forms electrovalent and covalent bonds with other elements .

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SOLUTION :(a) REASON is the CORRECT EXPLANATION for ASSERTION.
13.

Assertion : Hydrogen atom is combine with other element by exchange and sharing of electron. Reason : Hydrogen can be form electrovalent or covalent bond with other elements.

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Both ASSERTION (A) and REASON (R) are true and Reason (R) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of Assertion (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) and (R) both are false.

Answer :A
14.

Assertion. Hydrogen has one electron in its orbit but it produces several spectral lines Reason. There are many excited energy levels available

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

Answer :A
15.

Assertion : Hydrides of N, O and F have lower boiling points than the hydrides of their subsequent group members. Reason : Boiling point depends upon the molecular mass only.

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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 :Boiling point depends upon INTERMOLECULAR forces. Due to higher electronegativity of N, O and F, the magnitude of hydrogen bonding in their hydrides will be quite high. Hence their biling points will be higher than the hydrides of their subsequent GROUP members.
16.

Assertion : Hydrides of group 13 elements are Lewis acids whereas hydrides of group 15-17 elements are Lewis bases. Reason : Group 13 hydrides have few electrons whereas group 15-17 hydrides have excess electrons which are present as lone pairs.

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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
17.

Assertion : Hydrazine contains nitrogen but does not give Lassaigne's test for hydrogen. Reason : Hydrazine reacts with fused sodium to give H_(2) gas.

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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. Hydrazine does not CONTAIN carbon. Therefore, NaCN cannot be FORMED which is essential for positive test for NITROGEN.
18.

Assertion: Hybridisation influences the bond length and bond enthalpy in organic compound. Reason: More the s character of hybrid orbital, shorter and stornger will be the bond.

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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
19.

Assertion. HNO_(3) renders ironpassive. Reason. Iron reacts with HNO_(3) to form ferric nitate.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are TRUE, and 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 both assertion and reason are false

Solution :Correct reason. `HNO_(3)` reacts with Fe to FORM a thin impervious layer of ferrosoferric oxide `(FeO.Fe_(2)O_(3)-=Fe_(3)O_(4))` on the surface of iron which protects it from further action.
20.

Assertion : HNO_(3) makes iron passive. Reason : HNO_(3) forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate on the surface of iron.

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

Solution :Correct reason `HNO_(3)` forms a PROTECTIVE layer of ferrosoferric oxide on the surface of iron.
21.

Assertion : HNO_(2) can act both as a reducing agent and an oxidising agent. Reason : In HNO_(2), oxidation state of nitrogen is +3 which can change from -3 to +5.

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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
22.

Assertion : Higher order ionization constants (K_(a_(2)),K_(a_(3))) are smaller than the lower order ionization constant (K_(a_(1))) of polyprotic acid. Reason : Polyprotic acid solutions contain a mixture of acids.

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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 :The reason for samaller values of HIGH order ionixation constants is that it is more difficult to remove a positively charged PROTON from a negative ION due to electrostatic forces.
23.

Assertion: Heterolytic fission occurs readily in polar covalent bonds. Reason: Hyterolytic fission involves breaking of bond in such a way that the shared pair of electrons go with one atom.

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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 :In polar covalent BOND, shapred pair of electrons is displaced towards the more ELECTRONEGATIVE atom and hence in heterolytic fission, the electron pair is EASILY TAKEN away by more electronegative atom.
24.

Assertion : HF_(z)^(-)ions exist in solid and liquid state but not exist in equines solution. Reason : The Hydrogen bond HF - HF is more but Jess strong them HF and H_(2)O .

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ASSERTION (A) and Reason (R) both are CORRECT and (R) GIVES correct EXPLANATION.
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) correct, but Reason is not proper reason.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is WRONG.
Assertion and Reason both incorrect.

Solution :Assertion and Reason both are correct and Reason gives correct explanation.
25.

Assertion: Helium has the highest value of ionization energy among all the elements known Reason: Helium has the highest value of electron affinity among all the elements known

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Both assertion and REASON are true and reason is correct explanation for the assertion
Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
Assertion is true and the reason is false
Both assertion and the reason are false

Answer :C
26.

Assertion : Heterolytic fission occurs readily in polar covalent bonds. Reason : Heterolytic fission involves the breaking of bonf in such a way that the shared pair of electrons goes with one 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 explanation for assertion.
If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :Correct explanation : Heterolytic fission INVOLVES the breaking of bond is such a way that the shared PAIR of electrons goes with the more electronegative atom.
27.

Assertion :Helium has the highest value of ionisation energy among all the elements known Reason : Helium has the highest value of electron affinity among all the elements known

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Both ASSERTION - and reason are TRUE and reason is correct EPLANATION for the assertion
Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
Assertion is true and the reason is false
Both assertion and the reason are false

Answer :C
28.

Assertion: Helium and beryllium have similar outer electronic configuration. Reason: Both are chemically inert.

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Both A and B TRUE and R is the CORRECT explanation A
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is FALSE
A is false but R is true

Answer :C
29.

Assertion : Heavy water acts as a moderator in nuclear reactors. Reason : Heavy water absorbs fast moving electrons.

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Both A and R are true and R is the CORRECT explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

Answer :C
30.

Assertion. Heatof neutralisation for both HNO_(3) and HCl with NaOH is53.7 kJ per mole. Reason. NaOH is a strong electrolyte// base

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If both A and R are TRUE,andR is the TRUEEXPLANATION of A.
If both A and R are true,but R is not the true explanation of A.
If A is true, but R is false
If both A and R are false.

Answer :B
31.

Assertion. Heat energy is completely transformed into work during the isothermal expansion of an ideal gas. Reason . During an isothermal process, the change in internal energy of a gas due to decrease in pressure is nullified by the change due to increase in volume.

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If both A and R are TRUE,andR is the TRUEEXPLANATION of A.
If both A and R are true,but R is not the true EXPLANATION of A.
If A is true, but R is false
If both A and R are false.

Answer :A
32.

Assertion : Haber's synthesis of NH_(3) is carried out in the presence of a catalyst. Reason: the catalyst shifts the position of the equilibrium of the reaction N_(2)(g)+3H_(2)(g) hArr 2NH_(3)(g) tothe product side.

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if both assertion and REASON are CORRECT and reason is correctexplanation 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 boht are incorrect.

Solution :Correct reason. A CATALYST lowers the height of ENERGY barrier. As a result , the speeds of both forward and backward reactions increase.
33.

Assertion : H_(3)PO_(3) is a dibasic acid. Reason : Two H-atoms are directly attached to phosphorus 'P'.

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If both ASSERTION and REASON are CORRECT, and Reason is the correct EXPLANATION of Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is correct, but Reason is INCORRECT.
If Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.

Solution :N//A
34.

Assertion. H_(3)PO_(3) is a dibasic acid. Reason. There are two H atoms directly attached to P.

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If both ASSERTION and reason are TRUE, and 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 both assertion and reason are false

Solution :Correct reason. There are two OH groups DIRECTLY ATTACHED to P.
35.

Assertion : H_(3)BO_(3) is monobasic Lewis acid but its salt Na_(3)BO_(3) exists. Reason : H_(3)BO_(3) reacts with NaOH to give Na_(3)BO_(3).

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If both Assertion and REASON are correct, and Reason is the correct EXPLANATION of Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
If Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.

Solution :`H_(3)BO_(3)+NaOH to NaB(OH)_(4)`
`3C_(2)H_(5)OH+H_(3)BO_(3) to (C_(2)H_(5))_(3)BO_(3)+3H_(2)O`
`(C_(2)H_(5))_(3)BO_(3) +3NaOH to Na_(3)BO_(3)+3C_(2)H_(2)OH`
36.

Assertion: H_(2)O_(2) reduces Cl_(2) "to" HCl. Reason: H_(2)O_(2) is highly Cl_(2) "to" HCl

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Solution :(C ) Correct REASON. `H_(2)O_(2)` can act as reducing agent
37.

Assertion. H_(2)O_(2) liberates O_(2) when it reacts with acidified KMnO_(4) solution. Reason. KMnO_(4) oxidises H_(2)O_(2) to O_(2)

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ANSWER :A
38.

Assertion . H_(2)O_(2) has higher boiling point than water. Reason. The dipole moment of H_(2)O_(2) is little more than that of H_(2)O.

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Solution :CORRECT EXPLANATION. `H_(2)O_(2)` is more HIGHLY associated than `H_(2)O`
39.

Assertion : H_(2)O_(2) is stored in wax-lined glass or plastic vessels. Reason : H_(2)O_(2) decomposes slowly on exposure to light.

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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 :`H_(2)O_(2)` DECOMPOSES slowly on exposure to light. `2H_(2)O_(2(l))to 2H_(2)O_((l))+O_(2(g))`
In the presence of metal surfaces or traces of alkali (PRESENT in glass containers), the above REACTION is catalysed. Hence, `H_(2)O_(2)` is STORED in wax-lined glass or plastic containers in dark.
40.

Assertion. H_(2)O_(2) can be used as an antichlor in bleaching . Reason. It oxidises HCl to Cl_(2).

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Solution :CORRECT reason. `H_(2)O_(2)` REDUCES EXCESS `Cl_(2) ` to `Cl^(-)` ions.
41.

Assertion. H_(2)O is the only hydride of group 16 which is a liquid at ordinary temperature . Reason. In ice, each oxygen atom is surrounded by two covalent bonds and two hydrogen bonds.

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Solution :Correct explanation. Due to extensive H-bonding , water exists as ASSOCIATED MOLECULES . As a result, it has HIGH b.p. and thus water is a LIQUID at ROOM temperature.
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Assertion : H_2Ohas high melting point and boiling point than H_2S, H_2Se . Reason: H_2Ocontaining hydrogen bond

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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct EXPLANATION of Assertion (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true but (R) is FALSE
(A) and (R) both are false.

Answer :A
43.

Assertion . H_(2) O is the only hybride of group -16 which is liquid ordinary tempratyre . Reason . In ice , oxygen atom is surrounded by two covalent bonds and two hydrogen bonds .

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If both assertion 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 both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :Correct explanation . `H_(2)O` is a LIQUID due to extensive hydrogen bonding and hence has high
BOILING POINT.
44.

Assertion: H_(2) molecule is more stable than He. Reason : Non-bonding pair in He make it unstable.

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Assertion (A) and Reason (R) both are correct and (R) gives correct EXPLANATION.
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) correct, but Reason is not PROPER reason.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is WRONG.
Assertion and Reason both incorrect.

Solution :Assertion is correct, but Reason is wrong.
45.

Assertion . H_(2)molecule is more stable than HeH molecule. Reason . The antibonding elelctron in the molecule destabilises is .

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If both assertion 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 both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :Correctexplanation . `H_(2)` molecular is more stable
than HEH because bond order of `H_(2)` = 1 and that
of Heh ` = (1)/(2)`(Higher the bond order , MOREIS the stability).
46.

Assertion . H_(2), Li_(2) and B_(2) each has a bond order of 1 and hence are equally stable. Reason . Stability of molecule/molecular ion depends only on bond order.

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If both assertion 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 both assertion and reason are incorrect.

Solution :Correct A. `H_(2) , Li and B_(2)`are not equally stable .
Correct R. The stability of molecules/molecular
ions does not DEPEND only on bond order . (It
depends upon other factors LIKE bond length ,
number of ELECTRONS present in antibonding
molecular orbitals, ETC.)
47.

Assertion : H^+ ion has a very low polarising power. Reason : Size of H^+ ion is very large

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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
48.

Assertion : H_2 act as a reducing agent and react with many organic compounds in presence of catalyst and give hydrogenated product. Reason: CH_2=CH_2+H_2 underset"390 K"overset"[Ni]" to CH_3-CH_3

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Both Assertion (A) and REASON (R) are true and Reason (R) is the CORRECT EXPLANATION of Assertion (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true but (R) is FALSE
(A) and (R) both are false.

Answer :A
49.

Assertion . H-S-H bond angle in H_(2)S is closer to90^(@) but H-O-H bond angle in H_(2)O is 104.5^(@). Reason . Lp-lp repulsion us stronger ub H_(2)Sthan in H_(2)O

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If both assertion 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 both assertion and reason are incorrect.

SOLUTION :Correct explanation . Bond pair -bond pair
repulsion are greater in `H_(2)O` than in `H_(2)S` because
O-atom is smaller in SIZE than S-atom .
50.

Assertion : Graphite is good conductor of heat and electricity . Reason : All the electrons of graphite are arranged in C-C type and formsigma -bond.

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Statement Assertion and Reason both are RIGHT. Statement Reason is CORRECT EXPLANATION of statement Assertion.
Statement Assertion and Reason both are right , but Assertion is not correct explanation of statement Assertion.
Statement Assertion is right but statement Reason is wrong
Both statement Assertion and Reason are wrong .

SOLUTION :Statement Assertion is right but statement Reason is wrong