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Assertion: (A): Emprirical formula of et...

Assertion: (A): Emprirical formula of ethane is `CH_(3)`
Reason (R): Empirical formula of all alkenes is `CH_(2)`
The correct answer is

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Evaluate the Assertion The assertion states that the empirical formula of ethane is \( CH_3 \). - **Molecular Formula of Ethane**: Ethane has the molecular formula \( C_2H_6 \). - **Finding the Empirical Formula**: The empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of the elements in a compound. For ethane: - Carbon (C) = 2 - Hydrogen (H) = 6 - The ratio of C to H is \( \frac{2}{2} : \frac{6}{2} = 1:3 \). - Therefore, the empirical formula of ethane is indeed \( CH_3 \). **Conclusion**: The assertion is correct. ### Step 2: Evaluate the Reason The reason states that the empirical formula of all alkenes is \( CH_2 \). - **General Formula for Alkenes**: Alkenes follow the general formula \( C_nH_{2n} \). - **Finding the Empirical Formula**: For alkenes: - If we take \( n = 1 \) (for ethene, \( C_2H_4 \)), the ratio is \( \frac{2}{2} : \frac{4}{2} = 1:2 \), which gives the empirical formula \( CH_2 \). - This holds true for all alkenes, as they all can be expressed in the form \( CH_2 \). **Conclusion**: The reason is also correct. ### Step 3: Determine the Relationship Between Assertion and Reason - Both the assertion and the reason are correct. - However, the reason does not explain the assertion because ethane is not an alkene; it is an alkane. ### Final Conclusion The correct answer is that both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. ### Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. ---
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