165 Assertion & Reason MCQs
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1 Assertion: The empirical mass of ethene is half of
its molecular mass.
Reason: The empirical formula represents the simplest
whole-number ratio of the various atoms present in a
compound.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
2 Assertion(A): One atomic mass unit is defined as
one-twelfth of the mass of one carbon-12 atom.
Reason(R): The carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant
isotope of carbon and has been chosen as the standard.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
3 Assertion(A): The significant figure for 0.200 is 3,
whereas the significant figure for 200 is 1.
Reason(R): Zero at the end or right of a number is
significant, provided it is not on the right side of the
decimal point.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The Assertion is false but the reason is true.
4 Assertion: The combustion of 16 g of methane
gives 18 g of water.
Reason: In the combustion of methane, water is one of
the products.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
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5 Assertion: All isotopes of a given element show the
same type of chemical behaviour.
Reason: The chemical properties of an atom are
controlled by the number of electrons in the atom.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
6 Assertion: A black body is an ideal body that emits
and absorbs radiation of all frequencies.
Reason: The frequency of radiation emitted by a body
goes from lower frequency to a higher frequency with an
increase in temperature.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are and the reason
is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
7 Assertion: It is impossible to determine the exact
position and exact momentum of an electron
simultaneously.
Reason: The path of an electron in an atom is clearly
defined.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
8 Assertion (A) Generally, ionisation enthalpy
increases from left to right in a period.
Reason (R) When successive electrons are added to the
orbitals in the same principal quantum level, the
shielding effect of inner core of electrons does not
increase very much to compensate for the increased
attraction of the electron to the nucleus.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
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9 Assertion (A) Boron has a smaller first ionisation
enthalpy than beryllium.
Reason (R) The penetration of 2s electron to the nucleus
is more than the 2p electron hence 2p electron is more
shielded by the inner core of electrons than the 2s
electrons.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
10 Assertion: Electron gain enthalpy becomes less
negative as we go down a group.
Reason: The size of the atom increases on going down
the group and the added electron would be farther from
the nucleus.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
11 Assertion (A) Sodium chloride formed by the
action of chlorine gas on sodium metal is a stable
compound.
Reason (R) This is because sodium and chloride ions
acquire octet in sodium chloride formation.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
12 Assertion (A) Though the central atom of both
NH3 and H2O molecules are sp3 hybridised, yet H-N-H
bond angle is greater than that of H-O-H.
Reason (R) This is because nitrogen atom has one lone
pair and oxygen atom has two lone pairs.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
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13 Assertion (A) Among the two O-H bonds in H2O
molecule, the energy required to break the first O-H
bond and the other O-H bond is the same.
Reason (R) This is because the electronic environment
around oxygen is the same even after breakage of one O-
H bond.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both Assertion and reason are false.
14 Assertion: Three states of matter are the result of a
balance between intermolecular forces and the thermal
energy of the molecules.
Reason: Intermolecular forces tend to keep the
molecules together but the thermal energy of molecules
tends to keep them apart.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
15 Assertion: At constant temperature, pV vs p plot
for real gases is not a straight line.
Reason: At high pressure, all gases have Z>1 but at an
intermediate pressure, most gases have Z<1.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
16 Assertion: The temperature at which the vapor
pressure of a liquid is equal to the external pressure is
called boiling temperature.
Reason: At high altitudes atmospheric pressure is high.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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17 Assertion: Gases do not liquefy above their critical 21 Assertion: Spontaneous process is an irreversible
temperature, even on applying high pressure. process and may be reversed by some external agency.
Reason: Above the critical temperature, the molecular Reason: A decrease in enthalpy is a contributing factor
speed is high and intermolecular attractions cannot hold to spontaneity.
the molecules together because they escape because of 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
high speed. the correct explanation of assertion.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion. not the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
not the correct explanation of assertion. 4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
22 Assertion: A liquid crystallises into a solid and is
accompanied by a decrease in entropy.
18 Assertion: At the critical temperature, the liquid Reason: In crystals, molecules organise in an ordered
passes into a gaseous state imperceptible and manner.
continuously. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
Reason: The density of the liquid and gaseous phase is the correct explanation of assertion.
equal to critical temperature. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
the correct explanation of assertion. 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true. 23 Assertion: The increasing order or acidity of
hydrogen halides is HF<HCI<HBr<HI.
Reason: While comparing acids formed by the elements
19 Assertion: Liquids tend to have a maximum belonging to the same group of the periodic table, H-A
number of molecules at their surface. bond strength is a more important factor in determining
Reason: Small liquid drops have a spherical shape. the acidity of an acid than the polar nature of the bond.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
the correct explanation of assertion. reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
not the correct explanation of assertion. reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false. 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true. 4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

20 Assertion: Combustion of all organic compounds is

an exothermic reaction.
Reason: The enthalpies of all elements in their standard
state are zero.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
24 Assertion: A solution containing a mixture of
acetic acid and sodium acetate maintains a constant
value of pH on the addition of small amounts of acid or
alkali.
Reason: A solution containing a mixture of acetic acid
and sodium acetate acts as a buffer solution.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.

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25 Assertion: The ionisation of hydrogen sulphide in 29 Assertion: In the dissociation of PCl5 at constant
water is low in the presence of hydrochloric acid pressure and temperature, the addition of helium at
Reason: Hydrogen sulphide is a weak acid. equilibrium increases the dissociation of PCl5.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the Reason: Helium reacts with Cl .
2
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
26 Assertion: For any chemical reaction at a particular
temperature, the equilibrium constant is fixed and is a 30 Assertion: In the presentation E
⊝
3+ 2+
and
characteristic property.
Fe / Fe

Reason: Equilibrium constant is independent of E

⊝
2+
, Fe
3+
/ Fe
2+
and Cu
2+
/ Cu are redox
Cu / Cu

temperature.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. ​Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
27 Assertion: An aqueous solution of ammonium
carbonate is basic.
Reason: The acidic or basic nature of a salt solution of a
salt of a weak acid and a weak base depends on the Ka
and Kb values of the acid and the base forming it.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
28 Assertion: An aqueous solution of ammonium 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
acetate can act as a buffer.
Reason: Acetic acid is a weak acid and NH OH is a
4
couples.
Reason: A redox couple is the combination of the
oxidised and reduced forms of a substance involved in
an oxidation or reduction half cell.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the
reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
31 Assertion: The decomposition of hydrogen
peroxide to form water and oxygen is an example of a
disproportionation reaction.
Reason: The oxygen of peroxide is in –1 oxidation state
and it is converted to zero oxidation state in O2
and –2 oxidation state in H2O.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

weak base. 32 Assertion: Among halogens, fluorine is the best

1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. oxidant.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the Reason: Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.
reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false. the correct explanation of assertion.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true. 2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

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33 Assertion: In the reaction between potassium
permanganate and potassium iodide, permanganate ions
act as an oxidising agent.
Reason: The oxidation state of manganese changes from
+2 to +7 during the reaction.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
34 Assertion: Permanent hardness of water is removed
by treatment with washing soda.
Reason: Washing soda reacts with soluble magnesium
and calcium sulphate to form insoluble carbonates.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
35 Assertion: The carbonate of lithium decomposes
easily on heating to form lithium oxide and CO2.
Reason: Lithium being very small in size polarises large
carbonate ions leading to the formation of more stable
Li2O and CO2.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
36 Assertion: Beryllium carbonate is kept in the
atmosphere of carbon dioxide.
Reason: Beryllium carbonate is unstable and
decomposes to give beryllium oxide and carbon dioxide.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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37 Assertion: If aluminium atoms replace a few
silicon atoms in three-dimensional network of silicon
dioxide, the overall structure acquires a negative charge.
Reason: Aluminium is trivalent while silicon is
tetravalent.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
38 Assertion: Simple distillation can help in
separating a mixture of propan-1-ol (boiling point 97°C)
and propanone (boiling point 56°C).
Reason: Liquids with a difference of more than 20°C in
their boiling points can be separated by simple
distillation.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
39 Assertion: Energy of resonance hybrid is equal to
the average of energies of all canonical forms.
Reason: Resonance hybrid cannot be presented by a
single structure.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
40 Assertion: Pent-1-ene and pent-2-ene are position
isomers.
Reason: Position isomers differ in the position of a
functional group or a substituent.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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41 Assertion: All the carbon atoms
H2 C = C = CH2 are sp2-hybridised.
Reason: In this molecule, all the carbon atoms are
attached to each other by double bonds.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
42 Assertion: Sulphur present in an organic compound
can be estimated quantitatively by the Carius method.
Reason: Sulphur is separated easily from other atoms in
the molecule and gets precipitated as a light yellow
solid.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
43 Assertion: Components of a mixture of red and synthetic pesticides causes soil and water pollution.
blue inks can be separated by distributing the
components between stationary and mobile phases in
paper chromatography.
Reason: The colored components of inks migrate at
different rates because paper selectively retains different
components according to the difference in their partition
between the two phases.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
44 Assertion: Photochemical smog is oxidizing in 2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
nature.
Reason: Photochemical smog contains NO2 and O3, 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
which are formed during the sequence of reactions.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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in 45 Assertion: Carbon dioxide is one of the important
greenhouse gases.
Reason: It is largely produced by the respiratory
function of animals and plants.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
46 Assertion: Ozone is destroyed by solar radiation in
the upper stratosphere.
Reason: Thinning of the ozone layer allows excessive
UV radiations to reach the surface of the earth.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
47 Assertion (A) Excessive use of chlorinated
Reason (R) Such pesticides are non-biodegradable.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
48 Assertion: If the BOD level of water in a reservoir
is less than 5 ppm it is highly polluted.
Reason: High biological oxygen demand means the low
activity of bacteria in water.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
not the correct explanation of assertion.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
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49 Assertion: Greenhouse effect was observed in
houses used to grow plants and these are made of green
glass.
Reason: Greenhouse name has been given because
glasshouses are made of green glass.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
50 Assertion: The pH of acid rain is less than 5.6.
Reason: Carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
dissolves in rainwater and forms carbonic acid.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
51 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The total number of atoms present in a
Assertion (A):
simple cubic unit cell is one.
Simple cubic unit cell has atoms at its
Reason (R): corners, each of which is shared
between eight adjacent unit cells.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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52 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Graphite is a good conductor of
Assertion (A): electricity. However, diamond belongs
to the category of insulators.
Graphite is soft in nature whereas
Reason (R):
diamond is very hard and brittle.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
53 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Total number of octahedral voids
present in the unit cell of cubic close
Assertion (A):
packing including the one that is present
at the body center, is four.
Besides the body center there is one
octahedral void present at the center of
Reason (R): each of the six faces of the unit cell and
each of which is shared between two
adjacent unit cells.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
54 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The packing efficiency is maximum for
Assertion (A):
the fcc structure.
The coordination number is 12 in fcc
Reason (R):
structure.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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55 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Semiconductors are solids with
Assertion (A): conductivities in the range from 10-6 —
104 ohm-1 m-1.
Intermediate conductivity in
Reason (R): semiconductors is due to a partially
filled valence band.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
56 Select the correct option based on statements below: the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane, the
Molarity of a solution in liquid state
Assertion (A):
changes with temperature.
The volume of a solution changes with
Reason (R):
change in temperature.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
57 Select the correct option based on statements below:
When methyl alcohol is added to water,
Assertion (A):
boiling point of water increases.
When a volatile solute is added to a
Reason (R): volatile solvent, elevation in boiling
point is observed.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
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58 Select the correct option based on statements below:
When NaCl is added to water a
Assertion (A):
depression in freezing point is observed.
The lowering of vapour pressure of a
Reason (R): solution causes depression in the
freezing point.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
59 Assertion (A) When a solution is separated from
solvent molecules pass through it from pure solvent side
to the solution side.
Reason (R) Diffusion of solvent occurs from a region of
high concentration solution to a region of low
concentration solution.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason is correct explanation for assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
3. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong
statement.
4. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct
statement.
60 Assertion: Cu is less reactive than hydrogen.
Reason: E°Cu2+/ Cu is negative.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
61 Assertion: Ecell should have a positive value for the
cell to function.
Reason: Ecathode < Eanode
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
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62 Assertion: Conductivity of all electrolytes
decreases on dilution.
Reason: On dilution number of ions per unit volume
decreases.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
63 Assertion: Λ for weak electrolytes shows a sharp
m
increase when the electrolytic solution is diluted.
Reason: For weak electrolytes degree of dissociation
increases with a dilution of solution.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
64 Assertion: Mercury cell does not give steady
potential.
Reason: In the cell reaction, ions are not involved in the
solution.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
65 Assertion: Electrolysis of NaCl solution gives 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
chlorine at anode instead of O2 .
Reason: Formation of oxygen at anode requires over not the correct explanation of assertion.
voltage.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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66 Assertion: For measuring the resistance of an ionic
solution an AC source is used.
Reason: Concentration of ionic solution will change if
DC source is used.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
67 Assertion: Current stops flowing when Ecell = 0.
Reason: Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
68 Assertion: EAg+/ Ag increase with increase in
concentration of Ag+ ions.
Reason: EAg+/ Ag has a positive value.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion: Copper sulphate can be stored in a zinc
69
vessel.
Reason: Zinc is less reactive than copper.
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
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70 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The order of the reaction can be zero or
Assertion (A):
fractional.
We cannot determine order from the
Reason (R):
balanced chemical equation.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
71 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Assertion (A): Order and molecularity are the same.
Order is determined experimentally, and
molecularity is the sum of the
Reason (R):
stoichiometric coefficient of the rate-
determining the elementary step.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
72 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The enthalpy of reaction remains
Assertion (A):
constant in the presence of a catalyst.
A catalyst participating in the reaction
forms a different activated complex and
Reason (R): lowers down the activation energy but
the difference in energy of the reactant
and the product remains the same.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
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73 Select the correct option based on statements below:
All collisions of reactant molecules lead
Assertion (A):
to product formation.
Only those collisions in which
molecules have the correct orientation
Reason (R):
and sufficient kinetic energy lead to the
compound formation.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
74 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The rate constant determined from the
Assertion (A): Arrhenius equation is fairly accurate for
simple as well as complex molecules.
Reactant molecules undergo chemical
Reason (R): change irrespective of their orientation
during a collision.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
75 Select the correct option based on statements below:
An ordinary filter paper impregnated
Assertion (A): with collodion solution stops the flow of
colloidal particles.
The pore size of the filter paper
Reason (R): becomes larger than the size of the
colloidal particle.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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76 Select the correct option based on statements below: 79 Assertion: Toxic metal ions are removed by the
Colloidal solutions do not show chelating ligands.
Assertion (A): Reason: Chelate complexes tend to be more stable.
Brownian motion.
Brownian motion is responsible for the 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
Reason (R): the correct explanation of assertion.
stability of sols.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
explanation of (A).
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 80 Assertion (A): [Cr(H2 O6 )]Cl2 and
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. [F e(H2 O) ]Cl2 are reducing in nature.
6

Reason (R): Unpaired electrons are present in their d-

77 Select the correct option based on statements below: the correct explanation of assertion.
The coagulation power of Al3+ is more
Assertion (A): + the correct explanation of assertion.
than Na .
Greater the valency of the flocculating 4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
Reason (R): ion added, the greater is its power to
cause precipitation (Hardy-Schulze rule)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
78 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Detergents with low CMC are more
Assertion (A):
economical to use.
The cleansing action of detergents
involves the formation of micelles.
Reason (R): These are formed when the
concentration of detergents becomes
equal to CMC.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
orbitals.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
81 Assertion: Linkage isomerism arises in coordination
compounds containing ambidentate ligand.
Reason: Ambidentate ligand has two different donor
atoms.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
82 Assertion: Complexes of MX6, and MX5L type (X
and L are unidentate ligands) do not show geometrical
isomerism.
Reason: Geometrical isomerism is not shown by
complexes of coordination number 6.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
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83 Assertion:
3−
[Fe (CN) ]
6
ion shows magnetic
moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons.
Reason: Because it has d sp type hybridization.
2 3
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
84 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Phosphorus chlorides (tri and Penta) are
preferred over thionyl chloride for the
Assertion (A):
preparation of alkyl chlorides from
alcohols.
Phosphorus chlorides give pure alkyl
Reason (R):
halides.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
85 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The boiling points of alkyl halides
Assertion (A): decrease in the order RI> RBr > RCl >
RF
The boiling points of alkyl chlorides,
bromides, and iodides are considerably
Reason (R):
higher than those of the hydrocarbons of
comparable molecular mass.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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86 Select the correct option based on statements below:
KCN reacts with methyl chloride to give
Assertion (A):
methyl isocyanide.
Reason (R): CN
−
is an ambident nucleophile.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
87 Assertion (A): tert-butyl bromide undergoes Wurtz
reaction to give 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane.
Reason (R): In Wurtz reaction, alkyl halides react with
sodium in dry ether to give hydrocarbon containing
double the number of carbon atoms present in the halide.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
88 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The presence of a nitro group at ortho or
para position increases the reactivity of
Assertion (A):
haloarenes towards nucleophilic
substitution.
The nitro group, being an electron-
Reason (R): withdrawing group, decreases the
electron density over the benzene ring.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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89 Select the correct option based on statements below:
In monohaloarenes, further electrophilic
Assertion (A): substitution occurs at ortho and para
positions.
Reason (R): The halogen atom is a ring deactivator.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
90 Assertion (A): It is difficult to replace chlorine by -
OH in chlorobenzene in comparison to that in
chloroethane.
Reason (R): Chlorine carbon (C—Cl) bond in
chlorobenzene has a partial double bond character due to
resonance.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
91 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Hydrolysis of (-)-2-bromooctane
Assertion (A): proceeds with an inversion of
configuration.
This reaction proceeds through the
Reason (R):
formation of a carbocation.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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92 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Nitration of chlorobenzene leads to the
Assertion (A):
formation of m-nitrochlorobenzene.
Reason (R): —NO2 group is an m-directing group.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
93 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The addition reaction of water to but-1-
Assertion (A):
ene in acidic medium yields butan-1-ol.
Addition of water in an acidic medium
Reason (R): proceeds through the formation of a
primary carbocation.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
94 Select the correct option based on statements below:
p-Nitrophenol is more acidic than
Assertion (A):
phenol.
Nitro group helps in the stabilization of
Reason (R): the phenoxide ion by dispersal of
negative charge due to resonance.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
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95 Select the correct option based on statements below: 97 Select the correct option based on statements below:
The IUPAC name of the compound Boiling points of alcohols and ethers are
Assertion (A):
high.
Assertion (A): They can form intermolecular hydrogen
Reason (R):
bonding.
is 2-ethoxy-2-
methylethane.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
In IUPAC nomenclature, ether is 1.
explanation of (A).
regarded as a hydrocarbon derivative in
which a hydrogen atom is replaced by Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
Reason (R): 2.
—OR or -OAr group explanation of (A).
[where, R = alkyl group and Ar = aryl 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
group]. 4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 98 Select the correct option based on statements below:
2.
explanation of (A). Bromination of phenol is carried out in
Assertion (A):
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. the presence of Lewis acid.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. Lewis acid polarizes the bromine
Reason (R):
molecule.

96 Select the correct option based on statements below:
Bond angle in ethers is slightly less
Assertion (A):
than the tetrahedral angle.
There is a repulsion between the two
Reason (R):
bulky (— R) groups.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 99 Select the correct option based on statements below:
2.
explanation of (A). o-Nitrophenol is less soluble in water
Assertion (A):
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. than the m and p-isomers.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. m and p-Nitrophenols exist as
Reason (R):
associated molecules.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
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100 Select the correct option based on statements 103 Select the correct option based on statements
below: below:
Assertion (A): Ethanol is a weaker acid than phenol. The geometry of formaldehyde
Assertion (A):
Sodium ethoxide may be prepared by molecule is planar.
Reason (R): the reaction of ethanol with aqueous Formaldehyde molecule contains sp2
NaOH. Reason (R):
hybridized carbon atom.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 1.
explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2. 2.
explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 3. Both (A) and (R) are false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. 4. (A) is true but (R) is false.

101 Select the correct option based on statements 104 Select the correct option based on statements
below:
Phenol forms 2,4,6-tribromophenol on
Assertion (A): treatment with Br2 in carbon disulphide
at 273K.
Reason (R): Bromine polarises in carbon disulphide.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
below:
Compounds containing —CHO group
Assertion (A): are easily oxidised to corresponding
carboxylic acids.
Carboxylic acids can be reduced to
Reason (R): alcohol by treatment with LiAlH .
4
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

102 Select the correct option based on statements

below: 105 Select the correct option based on statements
Phenols give o-and p-nitrophenol on below:
Assertion (A): nitration with conc. HNO3 and H2SO4 The α -hydrogen atom in carbonyl
Assertion (A):
mixture. compounds is less acidic.
Reason (R): —OH group in phenol is o-, p-directing. The anion formed after the loss of the α
Reason (R):
-hydrogen atom is resonance stabilized.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A). Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
2.
explanation of (A). Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. explanation of (A).
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

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106 Select the correct option based on statements 109 Assertion (A) Hofmann's bromamide reaction is
below: given by primary amines.
Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehydes Reason (R) Primary amines one more basic than
Assertion (A): secondary amines.
undergo the Cannizzaro reaction.
Aromatic aldehydes are almost as 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
Reason (R): the correct explanation of assertion.
reactive as formaldehyde.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
explanation of (A).
4. Both assertion and reason is false.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 110 Select the correct option based on statements
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. below:
N-ethylbenzene sulphonamide is soluble
Assertion (A):
in alkali.
The hydrogen attached to nitrogen in
107 Select the correct option based on statements Reason (R): sulphonamide is strongly acidic.
below:
Aldehydes and ketones both react with Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
Assertion (A): 1.
Tollen’s reagent to form a silver mirror. explanation of (A).
Both aldehydes and ketones contain a Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
Reason (R): 2.
carbonyl group. explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 111 Assertion (A) N, N-diethyl benzene sulphonamide
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. is insoluble in alkali.
Reason (R) Sulphonyl group attached to the nitrogen
atom is a strong electron-withdrawing group.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
108 Assertion (A) Acylation of amines gives a the correct explanation of assertion.
monosubstituted product whereas alkylation of amines 2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
gives a polysubstituted product. the correct explanation of assertion.
Reason (R) Acyl group sterically hinders the approach 3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
of further acyl groups, 4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
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112 Select the correct option based on statements 115 Assertion: The compound tetraene has the
below:
Only a small amount of HCI is required
in the reduction of nitro compounds
Assertion (A):
with iron scrap and HCI in the presence
of steam.
FeCl2 formed gets hydrolyzed to release
Reason (R):
HCI during the reaction.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
113 Assertion (A) Aromatic 1o amines can be prepared
by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.
Reason (R) Aryl halides undergo nucleophilic
substitution with anion formed by phthalimide.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion and reason are false.
114 Assertion (A) Acetanilide is less basic aniline.
Reason (R) Acetylation of aniline results in a decrease of
electron density on nitrogen.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is not
the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but reason is true.
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following structural formula.
It is cyclic and has conjugated 8π-electron system but it
is not an aromatic compound.
Reason (R) (4n + 2)π electrons rule does not hold good
for this compound and the ring is not planar.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
116 Assertion: Toluene on Friedel Crafts methylation
gives o- and p- xylene.
Reason: CH -group bonded to benzene ring increases
3
electron density at o- and p- position.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
117 Assertion: Nitration of benzene with nitric acid
requires the use of concentrated sulphuric acid.
Reason: The mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid and
concentrated nitric acid produces the electrophile, NO .
+
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
118 Assertion: Among isomeric pentanes, 2,2-
dimethylpropane has the highest boiling point.
Reason: Branching does not affect the boiling point.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are not correct
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
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119 Select the correct option based on statements 122 Select the correct option based on statements
below: below:
Nickel can be purified by Mond’s The zone refining method is very useful
Assertion (A): Assertion (A):
process. for producing semiconductors.
It is a volatile compound that Reason (R): Semiconductors are of high purity.
Reason (R):
decomposes at 460 K to give pure Ni.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
1.
explanation of (A). Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
2.
explanation of (A). 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

123 Select the correct option based on statements

120 Select the correct option based on statements below:
below: Hydrometallurgy involves dissolving
Zirconium can be purified by the van the ore in a suitable reagent followed by
Assertion (A): Assertion (A):
Arkel method. precipitation by a more electropositive
ZrI4 is volatile, and decomposes at 1800 metal.
Reason (R): Reason (R): Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy.
K.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 1.
explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2. 2.
explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. 4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

121 Assertion: Sulphide ores are concentrated by the

froth flotation method.
Reason: Cresols stabilise the froth in the froth floatation
method.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
124 Assertion: Some metals like platinum and
palladium, can be used as storage medium for hydrogen.
Reason: Platinum and palladium can absorb large
volumes of hydrogen.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.

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125 Assertion: Silicones are water-repelling in nature. 129 Select the correct option based on statements
Reason: Silicones are organosilicon polymers, which below:
have (−R SiO−) as repeating units.
2 Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is Assertion (A): exist as S8 but oxygen exists as O2.
the correct explanation of assertion. Oxygen forms pπ - pπ multiple
2. Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is bonds due to its small size and small
not the correct explanation of assertion. Reason (R):
bond length but pπ - pπ bonding is
3. Assertion is true but the reason is false. not possible in sulphur.
4. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
126 Assertion: N2 is less reactive than P4. explanation of (A).
Reason: Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
phosphorus. explanation of (A).
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements, and 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion. 4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements, and
Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
3. Assertion is correct, but Reason is the wrong
statement. 130 Select the correct option based on statements
4. Assertion is wrong but Reason is the correct below:
statement. NaCl reacts with concentrated H2SO4 to
give colourless fumes with a pungent
Assertion (A):
127 Assertion: HNO3 makes iron passive. smell. But on adding MnO2, the fumes
Reason: HNO3 forms a protective layer of ferric nitrate become greenish-yellow
on the surface of the iron. MnO2 oxidizes HCl to chlorine gas
Reason (R):
1. Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements, and which is greenish-yellow.
Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements, and Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion. explanation of (A).
3. Assertion is correct, but Reason is the wrong Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
statement. 2.
explanation of (A).
4. Assertion is wrong but Reason is the correct 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
statement.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

128 Select the correct option based on statements

below:
131 Select the correct option based on statements
HI cannot be prepared by the reaction of
Assertion (A): KI with concentrated H SO . below:
2 4
SF6 cannot be hydrolysed but SF4 can
HI has the lowest H—X bond strength Assertion (A):
Reason (R): be.
among halogen acids.
Six F-atoms in SF6 prevent the attack of
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct Reason (R): H2O on sulphur atom of SF6
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A). Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
3. (A) is true but (R) is false. explanation of (A).
4. (A) is false but (R) is true. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
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132 Assertion (A) Cu iodide is not known. 137 Assertion (A): Rayon is a semisynthetic polymer
2+

Reason (R) Cu oxidises I to iodine.

2+ −
and is taken as a better choice than cotton fabric.
1. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is Reason (R): Mechanical and aesthetic properties of
the correct explanation of the assertion. cellulosic can be improved by Acetylation.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is 1. Assertion and Reason both are correct statements But
not the correct explanation of assertion. reason does not explain Assertion.
3. Assertion is not true but the reason is true. 2. Assertion and Reason both are correct statements and
4. Both assertion and reason are false. Reason explains the Assertion.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and Reason is the
wrong statement.
133 Assertion (A) Separation of Zr and Hf is difficult. 4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
Reason (R) Because Zr and Hf lie in the same group of correct statement.
the Periodic Table.
1. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion. 138 Select the correct option based on statements
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is below:
not the correct explanation of assertion. Most of synthetic polymers are not
3. Assertion is not true but the reason is true. Assertion (A):
biodegradable.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. The polymerization process induces
Reason (R):
toxic character in organic molecules.

134 Assertion: Actinoids form relatively less stable Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
complexes as compared to lanthanoids. 1.
explanation of (A).
Reason: Actinoids can utilise their 5f orbitals along with
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
6d orbitals in bonding but lanthanoids do not use their 4f 2.
explanation of (A).
orbital for bonding.
1. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is 3. Both (A) and (R) are false.
the correct explanation of the assertion. 4. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is not true but the reason is true.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. 139 Select the correct option based on statements
below:
Olefinic monomers undergo addition
135 Assertion: Cu cannot liberate hydrogen from Assertion (A): polymerization.
acids. Polymerisation of vinyl chloride is
Reason: Because it has positive electrode potential. Reason (R):
initiated by peroxides/persulphates.
1. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is 1.
explanation of (A).
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is not true but the reason is true. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
2.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.
136 Assertion (A) The highest oxidation state of
osmium is +8 .
Reason (R) Osmium is a 5d-block element.
1. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. Assertion is not true but the reason is true.
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140 Select the correct option based on statements 143 Select the correct option based on statements
below: below:
Polyamides are best used as fibers Polytetrafluoroethylene is used in
Assertion (A): Assertion (A):
because of their high tensile strength. making non-stick cookware.
Strong intermolecular forces (like Fluorine has the highest
Reason (R):
hydrogen bonding within polyamides) electronegativity.
Reason (R):
lead to close packing of chains and
increase the crystalline character. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1. 2.
explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 3. Both (A) and (R) are false.
2.
explanation of (A). 4. (A) is true but (R) is false.
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.

144 Select the correct option based on statements

below:
141 Select the correct option based on statements Assertion (A): Penicillin (G) is an antihistamine.
below: Penicillin (G) is effective against gram-
For making rubber synthetically, Reason (R): positive as well as gram-negative
Assertion (A):
isoprene molecules are polymerized. bacteria.
Neoprene (a polymer of chloroprene) is
Reason (R):
a synthetic rubber. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
1. 2.
explanation of (A). explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2.
explanation of (A). 4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
3. (A) is false but (R) is true.
4. (A) is true but (R) is false.

145 Assertion: Sulpha drug contains a sulphonamide

group.
142 Select the correct option based on statements Reason: Salvarsan is a sulpha drug.
below: 1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
Assertion (A): Network polymers are thermosetting. reason does not explain assertion.
Network polymers have a high 2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
Reason (R): explains the assertion.
molecular mass.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
1. statement.
explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
2.
explanation of (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are false.
4. (A) is true but (R) is false.

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146 Assertion: Receptors are crucial to the body's 150 Assertion: Sodium chloride is added to precipitate
communication process.
Reason: Receptors are proteins.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
soap after saponification.
Reason: Hydrolysis of esters of long-chain fatty acids by
alkali produces Soap in colloidal form.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.

147 Assertion (A) Enzymes have active sites that hold

substrate molecules for a chemical reaction. 151 Select the correct option based on statements
Reason (R) Drugs Compete with the natural substrate by below:
attaching covalently to the active site of the enzyme Competitive inhibitors compete with the
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but Assertion (A): natural substrate for their attachment to
reason does not explain assertion. the active sites of enzymes.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason In competitive inhibition, the inhibitor
explains the assertion. Reason (R): binds to the allosteric site of the
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements. enzyme.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
1.
explanation of (A).
148 Assertion (A) Chemical messengers are chemicals 2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
that enable the communication of messages between two
neurons or between neurons and muscles. 3. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Reason (R) Chemicals enter the cell through the 4. (A) is true but (R) is false.
receptor.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason 152 Assertion (A) Non-competitive inhibitor inhibits
explains the assertion. the catalytic activity of the enzyme by binding with its
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements. active site.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong Reason (R) Non-competitive inhibitor changes the shape
statement. of the active site in such a way that the substrate can't
recognize it.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
149 Assertion: Transparent soaps are made by reason does not explain assertion.
dissolving soaps in ethanol. 2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
Reason: Ethanol makes things invisible. explains the assertion.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but 3. Assertion is the wrong statement reason is the correct
reason does not explain assertion. statement.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason 4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
explains the assertion. statement.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
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153 Assertion (A) Chemical messenger gives a 157 Assertion: Artificial sweeteners are added to the
message to the cell without entering the cell.
Reason (R) Chemical messenger is received at the
binding site of receptor proteins.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
154 Assertion (A) Receptor proteins show selectivity
for one chemical messenger over the other.
Reason (R) Chemical messenger binds to the receptor
site and inhibits its natural function.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
155 Assertion: All chemicals added to food items are 159 Assertion: Vitamin D can be stored in our bodies.
called food preservatives.
Reason: All these chemicals increase the nutritive value
of the food.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
156 Assertion: Preservative is added to food items.
Reason: Preservatives inhibit the growth of
microorganisms.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
4. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
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food to control the intake of calories.
Reason: Most artificial sweeteners are inert and do
not metabolize in the body.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason
explains the assertion.
3. Assertion is the correct statement reason is the wrong
statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement reason is the correct
statement.
158 Assertion: D (+) - Glucose is dextrorotatory in
nature.
Reason: D represents its dextrorotatory nature.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason explains the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
correct statement.
Reason: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason explain the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
correct statement.
160 Assertion: β -Glycosidic linkage is present in
maltose.
Reason: Maltose is composed of two glucose units in
which C- 1 of one glucose unit is linked to C- 4 of
another glucose unit.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason explain the assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
correct statement.
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161 Assertion: All naturally occurring α-amino acids

except glycine are optically active. Fill OMR Sheet*
Reason: Most naturally occurring amino acids have L-
configuration. *If above link doesn't work, please go to test link from
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and where you got the pdf and fill OMR from there. After
reason explain the assertion. filling the OMR, you would get answers and explanations
2. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but for the questions in the test.
reason does not explain assertion.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
correct statement.
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162 Assertion: Deoxyribose, C5 H10 O4 , is not a FREE ACCESS for 2
carbohydrate.
Reason: Carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon so days of ANY
compounds that follow C (H O) the formula are
carbohydrates.
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1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason explain the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
correct statement.

163 Assertion: Glycine must be taken through diet.

Reason: It is an essential amino acid.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason explain the assertion.
2. Assertion and reason both are correct statements but
reason does not explain assertion.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.

164 Assertion: In presence of an enzyme, the substrate

molecule can be attacked by the reagent effectively.
Reason: Active sites of enzymes hold the substrate
molecule in a suitable position.
1. Assertion and reason both are correct statements and
reason explain the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
3. Assertion is the correct statement and reason is the
wrong statement.
4. Assertion is the wrong statement and reason is the
correct statement.

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