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Assertion (A): Sn reacts with HCl to pro...

Assertion (A): `Sn` reacts with `HCl` to produce `H_(2)` gas.
Reason (R ): `Sn` is a better reducing agent than `H_(2)` gas.

A

If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`.

B

If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct but `(R )` is not the correct explanation of `(A)`.

C

If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect.

D

If `(A)` and `(R )` are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, and `(R )` is the correct explanation for `(A)`.
`Sn+2HClrarrAnCl_(2)+H_(2)`
The oxidation potential of `Sn//Sn^(2+)` is greater than the oxidation potential of `H_(2)//2H^(o+)`. Hence, `Sn` is a better reducing agent than `H_(2)`.
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