Question

Assertion: In the analysis of group III-**** NaOH can also be used as group reagent.

Reason: NaOH can be used only in the presence of NaCl as ppt. agent for group III.

(A) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion, then mark (A)

(B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion, then mark (B)

(C) If assertion is true but reason is false, then mark (C)

(D) If both assertion and reason are false, then mark (D)

Answer 1

Correct Option (D) If both assertion and reason are false, then mark (D)

Explanation:

Both statements are false as NaOH will react with salt and not form ether hydroxide.