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Assertion (A): Copper sulphate can be st...

Assertion (A): Copper sulphate can be stored in zinc vessel.
Reason (R): Zinc is more reactive than copper.

A

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false and R is True

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To solve the assertion-reason question, we need to analyze both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "Copper sulphate can be stored in zinc vessel." - We need to evaluate whether this statement is true or false. 2. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that "Zinc is more reactive than copper." - This statement is true according to the reactivity series of metals, where zinc is indeed more reactive than copper. 3. **Analyzing the Implications**: - If zinc is more reactive than copper, it means that zinc can displace copper from its compounds. - Therefore, if we store copper sulphate (CuSO₄) in a zinc vessel, the zinc will react with the copper ions in the copper sulphate solution. 4. **Chemical Reaction**: - The reaction that occurs is: \[ \text{Zn} + \text{CuSO}_4 \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4 + \text{Cu} \] - In this reaction, zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate, forming zinc sulphate (ZnSO₄) and releasing copper. 5. **Conclusion about the Assertion**: - Since zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate, the assertion that copper sulphate can be stored in a zinc vessel is **incorrect**. - Therefore, the assertion (A) is false. 6. **Conclusion about the Reason**: - The reason (R) is true because zinc is indeed more reactive than copper. 7. **Final Evaluation**: - The assertion (A) is false, and the reason (R) is true. - Thus, the correct answer to the assertion-reason question is that the assertion is incorrect while the reason is correct. ### Final Answer: - Assertion (A) is false. - Reason (R) is true. - Therefore, the answer is: Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct.

To solve the assertion-reason question, we need to analyze both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that "Copper sulphate can be stored in zinc vessel." - We need to evaluate whether this statement is true or false. ...
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