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Statement-1: Gold chloride (AuCl(3)) sol...

Statement-1: Gold chloride `(AuCl_(3))` solution cannot be stored in a vessel made of copper, iron, nickel, chromium, zinc or tin.
Statement-2 Gold is a very precious metal.

A

if both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Gold has higher reduction potential that the given metals. Hence `AuCl_(3)` will react with these metals.
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