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Assertion : Millon's test is on test for the identification of proteins.
Reason : Millon's reagent is a solution of mercurous nitrate and mercuric in nitric acid containing a little nitrous acid.

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 reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the assertion and reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Millon's test is a test for the identification of proteins." - This is indeed true. Millon's test is specifically used to detect phenolic compounds, particularly tyrosine, which is an amino acid found in proteins. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "Millon's reagent is a solution of mercurous nitrate and mercuric nitrate in nitric acid containing a little nitrous acid." - This statement is also true. Millon's reagent is composed of mercurous nitrate (Hg2(NO3)2) and mercuric nitrate (Hg(NO3)2) dissolved in nitric acid, with a small amount of nitrous acid. 3. **Evaluating the Relationship**: - While both the assertion and the reason are true, we need to determine if the reason provides a correct explanation for the assertion. - The assertion talks about the identification of proteins, while the reason describes the composition of Millon's reagent. The reason does not explain how Millon's test identifies proteins. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion, we conclude that: - Assertion is true. - Reason is true, but it is not the correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

To solve the question, we need to analyze the assertion and reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Millon's test is a test for the identification of proteins." - This is indeed true. Millon's test is specifically used to detect phenolic compounds, particularly tyrosine, which is an amino acid found in proteins. ...
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