Assertion : Alums are isomorophous crystalline double salts which are soluble in water. Reason : Due to hydrolysis, the aqueous solutions of alums have acidic character.
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 both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
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The correct Answer is:
B
Alums exist only in the solid state and lose their identity when dissolved in water.