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Assertion (A): Deoxyribose, C5 H(10)O(4)...

Assertion (A): Deoxyribose, `C_5 H_(10)O_(4)` is not a carbohydrate. Reason (R): Carbohydrates are optically active polyhydroxy aldehyde or polyhydroxy ketone or substances which give aldehyde or ketone on hydrolysis.

A

Both A and Rare true and R is 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 question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion (A) The assertion states: "Deoxyribose, C₅H₁₀O₄ is not a carbohydrate." - **Understanding Deoxyribose**: Deoxyribose is a sugar that is a component of DNA. It is classified as a carbohydrate because it is a sugar molecule. - **Chemical Composition**: The formula C₅H₁₀O₄ indicates that it has multiple hydroxyl (OH) groups, which is characteristic of carbohydrates. **Conclusion**: The assertion is **false** because deoxyribose is indeed a carbohydrate. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason (R) The reason states: "Carbohydrates are optically active polyhydroxy aldehyde or polyhydroxy ketone or substances which give aldehyde or ketone on hydrolysis." - **Definition of Carbohydrates**: This definition is correct. Carbohydrates can be classified as polyhydroxy aldehydes (like glucose) or polyhydroxy ketones (like fructose). They also can yield aldehyde or ketone groups upon hydrolysis. - **Optical Activity**: Many carbohydrates are optically active due to the presence of chiral centers. **Conclusion**: The reason is **true** as it accurately describes carbohydrates. ### Step 3: Determine the Relationship Between A and R - The assertion (A) is false, while the reason (R) is true. - Since the reason does not explain the assertion (because the assertion is incorrect), we conclude that the statements are not related in a way that the reason supports the assertion. ### Final Conclusion - **Assertion (A)**: False - **Reason (R)**: True - Therefore, the correct answer is that A is false, but R is true. ### Answer: Option 4: A is false but R is true. ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion (A) The assertion states: "Deoxyribose, C₅H₁₀O₄ is not a carbohydrate." - **Understanding Deoxyribose**: Deoxyribose is a sugar that is a component of DNA. It is classified as a carbohydrate because it is a sugar molecule. - **Chemical Composition**: The formula C₅H₁₀O₄ indicates that it has multiple hydroxyl (OH) groups, which is characteristic of carbohydrates. ...
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