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Assertion : Copper sulphate solution is not stored in zinc vessel.
Reason : Zinc forms complex with `CuSO_(4)`.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reasonb is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Copper sulphate solution is not stored in zinc vessel." - This implies that there is a chemical reason why copper sulphate cannot be safely stored in a zinc container. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason provided is "Zinc forms complex with CuSO4." - We need to determine if this statement is true and if it adequately explains the assertion. 3. **Analyzing the Chemical Reaction**: - When copper sulfate (CuSO4) is stored in a zinc vessel, zinc (Zn) is more reactive than copper (Cu). - According to the reactivity series, zinc can displace copper from its compound. - The reaction can be represented as: \[ \text{Zn} + \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4 + \text{Cu} \] - This indicates that zinc displaces copper from copper sulfate, forming zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) and elemental copper (Cu). 4. **Formation of Complex**: - The displaced copper can further react with water and sulfate ions to form a complex, which is represented as \(\text{[Zn(H}_2\text{O)}_4]^{2+}\) and \(\text{SO}_4^{2-}\). - This complex formation is a secondary reaction that occurs after the displacement. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since zinc displaces copper from copper sulfate, it is indeed correct that copper sulfate solution should not be stored in a zinc vessel. - The reason provided, while true in the context of complex formation, does not directly explain why copper sulfate cannot be stored in a zinc vessel. The primary reason is the displacement reaction. ### Final Answer: - **Assertion**: True - **Reason**: True, but does not correctly explain the assertion. - Therefore, the correct conclusion is that both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Copper sulphate solution is not stored in zinc vessel." - This implies that there is a chemical reason why copper sulphate cannot be safely stored in a zinc container. ...
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