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Assertion (A). Combustion of all organic...

Assertion (A). Combustion of all organic compounds is an exothermic reaction.
Reason (R). The enthalpies of all elements in their standard state are zero

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Correct explanation. In a combustion reaction, sum of enthalpies of reactants is greater than the sum of theenthalpied of products.
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  • The enthalpies of all elements in their standard states are

    A
    unity
    B
    zero
    C
    `lt 0`
    D
    different for each element.
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    A
    less than zero
    B
    different for each element
    C
    zeor
    D
    unity
  • Statement-1: Combustion of all organic compounds is an exothermic reaction . Statement-2: The enthalpy of formation of all elements in their standard state are zero.

    A
    Statement-1 is True, Statement -2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
    B
    Statement -1 is True ,Starement -2 is True ,Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
    C
    Statement-1 is True ,Statement-2 is False.
    D
    Statement-1 is False ,Statement-2 is True.
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