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1.

Assertion(A): Lactic acid is optically active compound Reason (R): It contains a chiral centre with plane of symmetry

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both A and R are true and R is CORRECT explanation of A
both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true

Solution :`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-COOH`
it is optically ACTIVE due to the PRESENCE of chiral CENTER it has no plane of symmetry
2.

Statement I : Combustion of all organic compounds is exothermic in nature. Statement II : The enthalpies of all elements in their standard states are zero.

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both ASSERTION and Reason are TRUE and Reason is the correct EXPLANATION of Assertion
both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is notcorrect explanation of Assertion
both Assertion and Reason are FALSE
Assertion is false but Reason is true

ANSWER :B
3.

Assertion: ZSM-5 is used as a catalyst in petrochemical industries. Reason: Zeolites are three dimensional network Silicates in which some silicon atoms are replaced by aluminium atoms.

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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 reson 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 but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. ZSM-5 converts alcohols directly into GASOLINE (Petrol) by DEHYDRATING them so that a mixture of hydrocarbons is FORMED.
4.

Assertion. Zinc blende and wurtzite both have fcc arrangement of sulphide ions. Reason. A unit cell of both has four formula units of ZnS

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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. ZINC blende has fcc arrangement of `S^(2-)` ions while wurtzite has hexagonal CLOSE PACKING arrangement of `S^(2-)` ions.
Correct R. A unit cell of zinc blende has 4 FORMULA units while that of wurtzite has 6 formula units of ZnS
5.

Assertion : Zinc diplaces copper from copper suphate solution Reason: The E^(@) of Zn is- 0.76 V and that of Cu is +0.34 V.

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If both ASSETION and RESON are corect and reason is correct explanation for assertion
If both assetion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion
If ASERTION is correct but reason is INCORRECT
If both assetion and reason are incorrect

SOLUTION :Reason is the correct explanation for assetion
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Assertion. Zinc blende and wurtzite both have fcc arrangement of sulphide ions. Reason.A unit cell of bothhas four formula units of ZnS.

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Solution :CorrectR. Zinc blende has fcc arrangement of `S^(2-)`ions while wurtzite has HEXAGONAL, close packing arrangement of `S^(2-)`ions.
CORRECT R. A UNIT cell of zine blende has 4 formula unit while that of wurzite has 6 formula units of ZnS.
7.

Assertion : Zeolites are the three-dimensional network silicates. Reason : Negative charge on zeolite structure is neutralised by positively charged AI^(3+) ions.

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SOLUTION :ZEOLITES are the three-dimensional aluminosilicates in which few Si atoms are replaced by AI atoms. The Acquired NEGATIVE charge on zeolite structure is balanced by cations such as `NA^(+), K^(+)` or `CA^(2+)`, etc.
8.

Assertion: Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms. Reason: It is not possible to prepare alkanes with odd number of carbon atoms through wurtz reaction.

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If both assertion and reson 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 :Wurtz reaction is not PREFERRED for the PREPARATION of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms since many side products are formed and a MIXTURE of alkanes is formed because both alkyl halides react with each other and ALSO with themselves.
9.

Assertion: Wolframite impurity is separated from tin stone (SnO_(2)) by magnetic separation. Reason: Tin stone is ferromagnetic and is attracted by the magnet.

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Both A and R AR true and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation ofA
A is true but R is FALSE
A is false but R is true

Solution :WOLFRAMITE is ferromagnetic and is attacted by the magnet.
10.

Assertion : Windowpanes of old building become thicker at the bottom than at the top .Reason : Glass is an extremely viscous liquid .

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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 NOTTHE correct explanation of assertion .
If assertion is true but reason is FALSE .
If both assertion and reason are false .

Solution :Glass being viscous, flows down at the bottom.
11.

Assertion . When two hydrogen atoms approach each other to form a cavalent bond , nearly435.8 KJ mol^(-1) of energy is released . Reason .When two atoms approach eachother to form a covalent bond between them, potential energy of the system is released .

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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 R . When two atoms approach each other
to form a covalent BOND between them , potential
ENERGY of the system FIRST decreases and then
increases .
12.

Assertion : When sodium hydride in fused state is electrolysed, hydrogen is dicharged at anode. Reason : Sodium hydride is an electrovalent compound in which hydrogen is present as cation.

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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 :SODIUM hydride is an electrovalent compound in which hydrogen is PRESENT as an anion, `H^(-)` which is discharged as `H_(2)` at anode on electrolysis.
13.

Assertion. When NO reacts with FeSO_(4) a brown coloured complex is formed. Reason. In the complex, the coordination number of Fe is 6.

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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 explanation. The brown colour is DUE to FORMATION of charge transfer complex between NO and `Fe^(2+)` ions.
14.

Assertion : When NaCl is added to water, a depression in freezing point is observed. Reason: The lowering of vapour pressure of a solution causes the depression in freezing point.

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ASSERTION and REASON are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are correct R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is correct but R is WRONG
A is wrong but R is correct

ANSWER :A
15.

Assertion: When inductive and electromeric effects operate in oppsite directions, the inductive effect predominates. Reason: Inductive effect is the complete transfer of shared pair of pi electrons to one of the atoms.

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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 :When inductive and electromeric effects operate in OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, the electronmeric effect predominates.
inductive effect is the polarisation of `SIGMA` bond caused by the polarisation of adjancent `sigma` bond.
16.

Assertion : When helium is allowed to expands into vacuum, heating effect is observed. Reason : The inversion temperature of helium is very low.

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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 :A
17.

Assertion :When CO_2 is continuously bubbled through lime water, a precipitationis formed which later dissolves Reason:Calcium carbonate is initially formed which reacts further with CO_2 to form calcium bicarbonate.

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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 Assertion is incorrect but Reason is Correct

Answer :A
18.

Assertion : When CaCO_(3) (s)isheated the loss of CO_(2)(g) from the system causes the reaction to go almost to completion to leava a residue of CaO (s) Reason : Heating causes gas particles to move with more energy.

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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 explanation . Loss of one of the PRODUCTS favours the FORWARD REACTIONS.
19.

Assertion : When an iron rod is heated in a furnace, the radiation emitted goes from a lower frequency to a higher frequency as the temperature increases. Reason : The energy of a quantum of radiation is proportional to its frequency.

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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
20.

Assertion. When a real gas expandsadiabatically , the decrease in internal energy is equalto the adiabatic work done by the system. Reason. During adiabatic expansion,no heat entersor leaves the system.

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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
21.

Assertion: When a finely divided active carbon or clay is stirred into a dilute solution of a dye, the intensity of colour in the solution is decreased. Reason: the dye is adsorbed on the solid surface.

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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 reson 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. The surface of a SOLID (or LIQUID) tends to attract and retain other MOLECULES when it is brought in contact with a gas or a solution.
22.

Assertion : When 4 moles of H_2 reacts with 2 moles of O_2. Then 4 moles of water is formed. Reason : O_2 will act as limiting reagent.

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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
Only assertion is true but reason is false.
Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer :A::B::C::D
23.

Assertion. When 1.0 mol of NaCl is doped with 10^(-3) mol SrCl_2, the number of cationic sites remaining vacant is 10^(-3) Reason. Each SrCl_2 unit produces two cation vacancies.

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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. As each `SrCl_2` unit CREATES one CATION vacancy , number of cation vacancies will be `10^(-3) "mol" =10^(-3) XX (6.02xx10^23) =6.02xx10^20`
Correct R. Each `SrCl_2` produces one cation vacancy .
24.

Assertion.When 1.0 mol of NaCl is doped with 10^(-3) "mol " SrCl^(2) . The number of cationic of cationic sites remaining vacant is 10^(-3) . Each SrCl_(2) unit produces two cation vacancies.

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SOLUTION :Correct A. As each `SrCl_(2)` unit creates ONE CATION vacancy, number of cation vacancies will be ` 10^(-3) " MOL" = 10^(-3) xx ( 6.02 xx 10^(23)) = 6.02 xx 10^(20)`
Correct R. Each `SrCl_(2)` produces one cation vacancy .
25.

Assertion . Water is specially effective in screeniing the electrostatic interactions between the dissolved ions Reason . The electrostatic forces between two charged ions are inversely proportional to the dielectic constant of the solvent .

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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 . WATER the high DIELECTRIC constant
26.

Assertion. Water is liquid state is more stable than ice at room temperature. Reason.Water in liquid form has higher entropy than ice.

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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
27.

Assertion : Viscosity of liquids decreases as the temperature rises .Reason : At high temperature , molecules have high kinetic energy and can overcome the intermolecular forces to flow faster .

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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 NOTTHE correct explanation of assertion .
If assertion is true but reason is false .
If both assertion and reason are false .

Answer :A
28.

Assertion. Viscosity of liquid decreases on increasing the temperature. Reason. Evaporation of a liquid increases with rise in temperature.

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SOLUTION :Correct explanation. With increase of TEMPERATURE, the kinetic energy or motion of the MOLECULES increases and hence INTERMOLECULAR force of attraction DECREASE.
29.

Assertion: Viscosity of a liquid decreases on increasing the temperature. ltBrgt Reason: Evaporation of liquid increases with rise in temperature.

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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 reson 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 :The correct reason is that molecules of liquid absorb heat energy thus their kinetic energy or MOTION INCREASES.
30.

Assertion : Vapour density is the same thing as density. Reason : Molecular weight is twice density.

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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 assertion. VAPOUR density and density are DIFFERENT things.
Correct reason. MOLECULAR WEIGHT is TWICE vapour density.
31.

Assertion : Twonodal planes are present in 3d_(xy).Reason : Number of nodal planes = 1

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If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
If Assertion is true STATEMENT but Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false statements.

ANSWER :A
32.

Assertion : Two electrons in an atom can have the same values of four quantum numbers. Reason : Two electrons in an atom can be present in the same shell, sub-shell and orbital and have the same spin.

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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 :We know from the Pauli exclusion principle, that two electrons in the same atom can not have same VALUE of all four quantum numbers. This means each electron in an atom has only ONE set of values of n,l,m and s. Therefore both the Assertion and Reason are false.
33.

Assertion : Two mole of glucose contains 12.044 xx 10^(23) molecules of glucose. Reason : Total number of entities present in one mole of any substance is equal to 6.022xx10^(22)

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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 but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
assertion is true but reason is false
both assertion and reason are false

Solution :Correct reason: Total number of entities PRESENT in one mole of any substance is equal to `6.022 xx10^(23)`
34.

Assertion Tungsten has a very high melting point. Reason(R)Tungsten is a covalent compound.

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Both A and R are true and R is THECORRECT EXPLANATION of A
Both A ANDR 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
35.

Assertion. Triclinic system is the most unsymmetrical system Reason. No axial angle is equal to 90^@ in triclinic system

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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 . Axial angles are not EQUAL to each other.
36.

Assertion . Triclinic system is the most unsymmetrical system. Reason. No axial angle is equal to90^(@) in triclinic system.

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SOLUTION :Correct EXPLANATION. Axial ANGLES are not equal to each other.
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Assertion: Total number of orbitals associated with principal quantum number n=3 is 6. Reason : Number of orbitals in a shell equals to 2n.

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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. Total number of orbitals associated with Principal quantum number n=3 is 9.one 3S orbital + three 3p orbital + five 3d orbitals.
`therefore` Therefore there are a total number of nine orbitals.
Number of orbitals in a shell equals to `n^2`.
38.

Assertion : Total number of octahedral voids present in unit cell of cubic close packing including the one that is rpesnt at the body centre, is four. Reason :Besides the body centre, there is one cothedral void present at the centre of each of the six faces of the unit cells and each of which is shared between two adjacent unit cells.

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ASSERTION and REASON both are corrct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
Assertion and reson both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for ASSERATION .
Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement .
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement .

SOLUTION :Correct Reason . Besides the body centre, there are 12 octahedral voids present at the centres of the
39.

Assertion : To separate U-235 from the more abundant U-238 isotope, all the uranium is converted into UF_(6) Reason : UF_(6) is one of the new compounds that exists in gaseous state under ordinary conditions

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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 :A
40.

Assertion: Total number of octahedralvoids present in unit cell of cubic close packing including the one that is present at the body centre, is four . Reason: Besides the body centre, there is one octahedral void present at the centre of each of the six faces of the unit cells and each of which is shared between two adjacent unit cells.

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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 Reason.Besides the body centre, there are 12 OCTAHEDRAL voids present at the CENTRES of the 12 edges
41.

Assertion : Thorium, uranium and actinium series are designated as 4n, 4n+2 and 4n+3 series respectively. Reason : The mass number of all elements in the thorium series are divided by 4 gives a remainder of 2 while those of actinium series gives a remainder of 3 when the mass number is divided by 4.

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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 :A
42.

Assertion : Third law of thermodynamics is confined to pure crystalline solids. Reason : Theoretical arguments and practical evidences have shown that entropy of solutions and supar cooled liquids is not zero at 0 K.

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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
43.

Assertion : Thomson's atomic model is known as 'raisin pudding' model. Reason: The atom is visualized as a pudding of positive charge with electrons (raisins ) embedded in it.

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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 reasonare true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
44.

How many Significant figures in each term?a.34.6209b.0.003048

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ANSWER :A
45.

Assertion. The water pouch of instant cold pack for treating athletic injury breaks injury breaks when squeezed and NH_(4)NO_(3) dissolved lowers the temperature. Reason. Additon of non-volatile solute into solvent resultsinto the depression of freezing point of the solvent.

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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
46.

Assertion. The water gas shift reaction can be used to increase the amount of H_(2) in the syngas mixture . Reason. In this reaction, CO reduces stream to H_(2).

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ANSWER :A
47.

Assertion. The value of van der Waals constant 'a' for ammonia is larger that that of nitrogen gas. Reason. Molecular weight of ammonia is smaller that that of nitrogen gas.

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Solution :Correct explanation. The intermolecular FORCES of attraction are GREATER in `NH_(3)` than those in `N_(2)`.
48.

Assertion : The use of hot air balloons in sports and formeterological observations is an application of Charle's law Reason : Hot air is less and hence gases expand on heating

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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 :A
49.

Assertion : The transfer of electrons from zinc to copper takes place through metal wire connecting the two rods. Reason : Electricity from solution in one beaker to other flows by migration of ions through the salt bridge.

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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 :B
50.

Assertion :The total number of atoms present in a simle cubic unit cell is one. Reason : Simple cubic unit cell has atoms at its corners, each of which is shared between eight adjacent unit cells.

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Assertion and reason both are CORRCT STATEMENTS and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
Assertion and RESON both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for asseration .
Assertion is correct STATEMENT but reason is wrong statement .
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement .

Answer :B