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Assertion (A): BaCO(3) is more soluble i...

Assertion (A): `BaCO_(3)` is more soluble in `HNO_(3)` than in water.
Reason (R ): Carbonate is a weak base and reacts with `H^(o+)` ions to form strong acid causing barium salt to dissociate.

A

If the both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`BaCO_3+2HNO_3 to Ba(NO_3)_2 + H_2O + CO_2`
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